Endpoint Study Guide

1. Definition: An endpoint is a point that signifies the end of a line segment or the corner of a geometric shape.
2. Identifying Endpoints: To identify endpoints, look for the points at the ends of a line segment or at the corners of a shape. These points are where the segment or shape stops.
3. Notation: In geometry, endpoints are often labeled with capital letters, such as A and B, to distinguish them from other points.
4. Line Segments: A line segment has two endpoints, which are the two distinct points that define the segment's length and direction.
5. Geometric Shapes: Shapes such as triangles, quadrilaterals, and polygons have multiple endpoints, as each corner of the shape serves as an endpoint.

Understanding endpoints is essential for accurately describing and analyzing geometric figures. It is also important for measuring distances and determining the properties of shapes and line segments.

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