Question

classify each figure as a line, ray, or line segment. then, show how to write it.

(a)
figure: image of a figure with points l and m and an arrow - head pointing left
type: line, ray, line segment
how to write it: empty box

(b)
figure: image of a figure with points g and h
type: line, ray, line segment
how to write it: empty box

(c)
figure: image of a figure with points j and k and arrow - heads on both ends
type: line, ray, line segment
how to write it: empty box

Explanation:

Step1: Identify figure (a)

It has one - end point and extends in one direction, so it is a ray. It is written as $\overrightarrow{LM}$.

Step2: Identify figure (b)

It has two end - points, so it is a line segment. It is written as $\overline{GH}$.

Step3: Identify figure (c)

It extends infinitely in both directions, so it is a line. It is written as $\overleftrightarrow{JK}$.

Answer:

(a) Type: ray, How to write it: $\overrightarrow{LM}$
(b) Type: line segment, How to write it: $\overline{GH}$
(c) Type: line, How to write it: $\overleftrightarrow{JK}$