Perpendicular Bisector Theorem

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What is the Perpendicular Bisector Theorem?

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The Perpendicular Bisector Theorem states that if a point is on the perpendicular bisector of a segment, then it is equidistant from the endpoints of the segment.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

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If point P is on the perpendicular bisector of segment AB, what can we say about the distances PA and PB?

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PA = PB; point P is equidistant from points A and B.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

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Solve for x: If AB = 10 and AP = x, PB = 10 - x, what is x?

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x = 5.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

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What does it mean for a line to be a perpendicular bisector?

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A perpendicular bisector is a line that divides a segment into two equal parts at a 90-degree angle.

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If AD is a perpendicular bisector of segment BC, what can we conclude about segments AB and AC?

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AB = AC; point D is equidistant from points B and C.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

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Find the length of segment PQ if P(2, 3) and Q(2, 8).

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Length of PQ = 5.

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CCSS.6.G.A.3

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What is the relationship between the angles formed by a perpendicular bisector and the segments it bisects?

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The angles formed are right angles (90 degrees).

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

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If the coordinates of points A and B are A(1, 2) and B(1, 6), what is the midpoint M of segment AB?

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Midpoint M = (1, 4).

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

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True or False: The perpendicular bisector of a segment can be a segment itself.

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False; it is a line that extends infinitely in both directions.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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If angle A measures 75°, what is the measure of angle B if AB is the perpendicular bisector of segment CD?

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Angle B = 75°; angles A and B are congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11