How to Name Line Segments
A line segment is the portion of a line that runs between two specific end points. The line segment includes all possible points that lie between the two end points. Naming a line segment is necessary if you are distinguishing a certain line segment for the purposes of measuring, comparison or analysis. You may have to name a line segment as part of a geometry course in school.
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Locate the endpoints on the line. They will each be labeled with a single letter.
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Write the two letters that indicate the endpoints.
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Draw a small horizontal line over the two letters that represent the endpoints.
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