Points, Lines & Planes

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A point has no dimension. It is represented by a small Dot, and is
written as a capital letter (1 point)

A line has one dimension. It extends without end in two

directions. It is written as a lowercase letter. It is represented by a
line with two arrowheads. (at least 2 points)

A plane has two dimensions. It is represented by a shape that

looks like a floor or wall. You have to imagine that it extends
without end and is written with a capital letter (at least 3 points)
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Postulates are statements that are accepted without further
justification.

Postulate 1 Through any two points there is exactly one line.

Postulate 2 Through any three points not on a line there is exactly

one plane.
Example 1 Name Points, Lines, and Planes

Use the diagram at the right.

a. Name three points.
b. Name two lines.
c. Name two planes.

SOLUTION

a. D, E, and F are points.

b. Line m and line p
c. Q and R are planes.
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Collinear points are points that lie on

the same line.

Coplanar points are points that lie on

the same plane.

Coplanar lines are lines that lie on the

same plane.
Example 2 Name Collinear and Coplanar Points

Use the diagram at the right.

a. Name three points that are collinear.
b. Name four points that are coplanar.
c. Name three points that are not collinear.

SOLUTION

a. Points D, E, and F lie on the same line. So, they are

collinear.
b. Points D, E, F, and G lie on the same plane, so they
are coplanar.
c. Points H, E, and G do not lie on the same line. There
are many other correct answers.
 Checkpoint Name Points, Lines, and Planes

Use the diagram at the right.

1. Name two lines.

ANSWER Sample answer: line m and line n

2. Name two planes.

ANSWER plane S and plane T

3. Name three points that are collinear.

ANSWER C, D, and E
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Use the diagram at the right.

4. Name three points that are not collinear.

ANSWER Sample answer: B, C, and D

5. Name four points that are coplanar.

ANSWER B, C, D, and E

6. Name two lines that are coplanar.

ANSWER p and n, or p and m

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2 line intersect in a POINT

2 planes intersect in a LINE

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INCLASS
WORK
Use the diagram at the right.

1. Name the points on plane S.

ANSWER F, K, and Q

2. Name two lines.

ANSWER a and b

3. Name the plane that contains point D.

ANSWER plane P or plane DFQ

Use the diagram at the right.

4. Name three collinear points.

ANSWER F, Q, and W

5. Decide whether the following statement is true or

false. Points K, F, and D are coplanar.

ANSWER true
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