👉 A geometrical figure consisting of two straight lines or bars intersecting each other such that at least one of them is bisected by the other.
Alright class, settle down and let’s take a look! Today we’re tackling “cross,” a word you'll find quite often in math. The dictionary gives us a pretty precise definition – it can be a little tricky, I know! Let’s break it down nice and slow. It says: "A geometrical figure consisting of two straight lines or bars intersecting each other such that at least one of them is bisected by the other." Now, what does that really mean? Think about it like this: Imagine you have two roads that meet – a crossroads , if you will! They’re intersecting , they're meeting in the middle. "Bisect” is a key word here - it means “to cut in half.” So, one of those lines cuts the other line right down the middle. Think of a plus sign (+) – that’s a simple example of a cross! The horizontal bar bisects (or cuts through) the vertical one. So, ‘cross’ describes this special shape – a figure formed when two lines meet and one cuts the other in half. Do you have any questions about how we've explained it? Let’s see if anyone can draw a simple cross to help us understand!