Chapter 1.3 USE DISTANCE AND MIDPOINT FORMULA
In this section we will… Review the midpoint and distance formula Use the definition of a midpoint to solve algebraic problems.
What is a midpoint? A midpoint is a point on a segment that divides the segment in half and therefore creates two congruent segments.
What is a segment bisector? A segment bisector is exactly what it sounds like. Something that divides a segment into two congruent pieces. Segment bisectors can be points, lines, rays, segments, planes, etc.
What is the difference between a midpoint and segment bisector? A midpoint is the actual point where the segment is cut in two congruent segments. The segment bisector is what cuts the segment in two congruent segments.
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Midpoint formula This formula shows where the midpoint of a line segment lies on the coordinate plane.
Find the midpoint of the segment with the given endpoints.
Point Y is an endpoint and point M is the midpoint. Use the midpoint formula to find the other endpoint.
Distance formula This formula finds the distance of a segment between two endpoints on the coordinate plane.
Use the distance formula to find the distance of the segment.
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