Chapter 1-3 (Midpoint and Distance)

Midpoint

Segment Bisector

The point that divides the segment in half.

A point, ray, line, line segment, or plane That intersects the segment at its midpoint.

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Chapter 1-3 (Midpoint and Distance)

Example Find RS

Find AB

Chapter 1-3 (Midpoint and Distance)

Example

Chapter 1-3 (Midpoint and Distance)

Midpoint Formula

Example

Coordinates for the midpoint of a line segment

The endpoints of RS are R(1, -3) and S(4, 2). Find the coordinates of the midpoint.

Chapter 1-3 (Midpoint and Distance)

Example The endpoints of AB are A(1, 2) and B(7, 8). Find the midpoint

The midpoint of WV is M(-1, -2). One endpoint is W(4, 4), find point V

Chapter 1-3 (Midpoint and Distance)

Distance Formula

Example

The distance between two points

What is the approximate length of RS with endpoints R(3, 1) and S(-1, -5)?

Chapter 1-3 (Midpoint and Distance)

Example