2.5 Midpoints & Bisectors

Front

What is a midpoint?

Back

A point that divides a segment into two congruent segments.

Front

What does it mean to bisect a segment?

Back

To cut something into two congruent pieces or in half.

Front

Find the endpoint given the midpoint (3,4) and the other endpoint (-1,6).

Back

(7,2)

Front

If JK = 2x - 5 and JL = 125, which equation would you use to solve for x?

Back

2x - 5 + 2x - 5 = 125

Front

What is the formula to find the midpoint of a segment with endpoints (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

Back

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

Front

What is the definition of a bisector?

Back

A line or segment that divides another segment into two equal parts.

Front

If the coordinates of the endpoints are (2,3) and (4,7), what is the midpoint?

Back

(3,5)

Front

What is the relationship between a midpoint and congruent segments?

Back

The midpoint creates two segments that are congruent.

Front

In geometry, what does congruent mean?

Back

Having the same size and shape.

Front

If a segment is bisected, how many segments are created?

Back

Two segments.