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as part of an assignment, leah drew a ray with three points labeled a, …

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as part of an assignment, leah drew a ray with three points labeled a, b, and c on it. the ray leah drew started at point a and had point b between a and c. which could be part of the assignment leah drew? a line segment that starts at point b, passes through point a, and ends at point c. a line segment that starts at point a and ends at point b. a right angle containing rays ab and ac. a ray that starts at point b and passes through points c and a.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall ray and line - segment definitions

A ray starts at a point and extends infinitely in one direction. A line - segment has two endpoints. Given the ray starts at A and has B between A and C.

Step2: Analyze each option

  • Option 1: A line segment starting at B, passing through A and ending at C is incorrect as the ray starts at A not B.
  • Option 2: A line segment starting at A and ending at B is a valid part of the ray (a sub - section of the ray from A to B).
  • Option 3: There is no information to suggest a right - angle is formed by AB and AC.
  • Option 4: A ray starting at B and passing through C and A is in the wrong direction as the original ray starts at A.

Answer:

A line segment that starts at point A and ends at point B.