Transcript 1.3 Use Midpoint and Distance Formulas

1.3 Use Midpoint and Distance Formulas
The MIDPOINT of a segment is the point that
divides the segment into two congruent
segments.
A SEGMENT BISECTOR is a point, ray, line,
line segment, or plane that intersects the
segment at its midpoint.
- A midpoint or a segment bisector BISECTS
the segment.
1.3 Use Midpoint and Distance Formulas
CAN YOU BISECT A LINE?
EXPLAIN!
1.3 Use Midpoint and Distance Formulas
1.3 Use Midpoint and Distance Formulas
Point M is the midpoint of Segment VW.
Find the length of Segment VM.
1.3 Use Midpoint and Distance Formulas
1.3 Use Midpoint and Distance Formulas
a. Find the midpoint: The endpoints of
Segment RS are R(1, -3) and S(4, 2).
Find the coordinates of the midpoint.
b. Find the endpoint: The midpoint of
Segment JK is M(2, 1). One endpoint is
J(1, 4). Find the coordinate of the
endpoint K.
1.3 Use Midpoint and Distance Formulas
a. Find the midpoint: The endpoints of
Segment RS are R(7, -2) and S(-5, -6).
Find the coordinates of the midpoint.
b. Find the endpoint: The midpoint of
Segment JK is M(5, 8). One endpoint is
J(2, -3). Find the coordinate of the
endpoint K.
1.3 Use Midpoint and Distance Formulas
1.3 Use Midpoint and Distance Formulas
What is the approximate length of Segment
RS with endpoints R(2, 3) and S(4, -1)?
1.3 Use Midpoint and Distance Formulas
What is the approximate length of Segment
PQ with endpoints P(2, 5) and S(-4, 8)?