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1-2: Points, Lines, and Planes: Basic Geometry Terms
1-2: Points, Lines, and Planes: Basic Geometry Terms
Planes
Basic Geometry Terms
Undefined Terms
Definition of words
Consist of other words
How do you define the first word?
Philosophy Class?
Every end has a start
Every effect has a cause
Segment – part of a line that consists of two endpoints and all points between
them.
Ray – part of a line that consists of one endpoint and all the points of the line
on one side of the endpoint
Opposite rays – two rays that share the same endpoint and form a line
Example
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Use the diagram to answer each question.
Postulate 1.1- through any two points, there is exactly one line
Postulate 1.2- if two distinct lines intersect, then they intersect in exactly
one point.
1.2 Continued
Postulate 1.3- if two distinct planes intersect, then they intersect in exactly
one line
1.2 Continued
Postulate 1.4 – through any three noncollinear points, there is exactly one
plane
Example
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