Segment Addition

Front

What is a line segment?

Back

A part of a line that has a beginning and an end.

Front

What is the midpoint of a line segment?

Back

The point that divides the segment into two equal parts.

Front

If M is the midpoint of line segment AB, what is the relationship between AM and MB?

Back

AM = MB.

Front

What does it mean to bisect a line segment?

Back

To cut the line segment into two congruent pieces or in half.

Front

If RM = 3 and MS = 3, what is the total length of RS?

Back

The total length of RS is 6.

Front

How do you find the length of a line segment given its endpoints?

Back

Use the distance formula: d = √((x2 - x1)² + (y2 - y1)²).

Front

What is the formula for finding the midpoint of a line segment with endpoints (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

Back

Midpoint M = ((x1 + x2)/2, (y1 + y2)/2).

Front

What is the significance of congruent segments in geometry?

Back

Congruent segments have the same length.

Front

If the length of segment KL is 6, what can you say about segments that are congruent to KL?

Back

They also have a length of 6.

Front

What is the definition of a geometric line?

Back

A straight one-dimensional figure that extends infinitely in both directions.