What Is A Ray? | Virtual Nerd

Real math help. What is a Ray? What is a Ray?

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Rays are a very useful part of math. Two rays can create an angle. Multiple angles can create a polygon. Add another dimension, and you get three-dimensional solids! This tutorial introduces you to rays and shows you how to name them.

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• definition
• ray
• point
• infinity
• extend
• arrow
• endpoint
• line
• name
• name rays
• rays

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Further Exploration

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    What is a Point?

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