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