Unit 2 Lesson 3 Constructing Segments Flashcards
Compass meaning
an adjustable, V-shaped implement with a pencil at one end and a point at the other that is used to draw and measure circles, arcs, and angles
endpoint meaning
a point or value that marks the end of a line segment or interval
congruent mean
of the same shape and size; in geometry, congruent parts overlap perfectly when placed on top of one another
construct meaning
to create a shape or an object in geometry using appropriate tools
Ray meaning
an endpoint with a line extending forever in one direction
straightedge meaning
a bar or piece of material (as of wood, metal, or plastic) with a straightedge for testing straight lines and surfaces or for cutting along or drawing straight lines
Segment meaning
the finite part of a line between two points on the line
bisector meaning
a straight line that divides an angle or a line segment into two equal parts
line segment meaning
the finite part of a line between two points
midpoint meaning
the exact middle of a line segment
ray meaning
an endpoint with a line extending forever in one direction
segment bisector meaning
a straight line that divides a line segment into two equal parts
Straight edge meaning
a tool used to draw a straight line
“The finite part of a line between two points on a line” is the definition of which key term?
It is the definition of a segment.
What is the meaning of the word congruent?
Congruent means that two figures are the same or equal. For example, two segments are congruent if they have the same length.
