1-3 Segment Addition Postulate

1-3 Segment Addition Postulate

Learning Objective

I can use the segment addition postulate to set up equations that will allow me to find unknowns.

Multiple Choice

 $\overline{AB}$  bisects  $\overline{XY}$  at point M.  Which of the following statements are true?  (Hint: Draw the figure)

•  $\overline{XM}\cong\overline{YM}$  

•  $\overline{AB}\cong\overline{XY}$  

• Not enough information

Multiple Choice

What does the word "BISECT" mean?

• A shape that has 3 sides

• To cut something into 5 or more pieces

• To cut something into 2 congruent pieces or half

Multiple Choice

 $\overline{AC}$  

What is the measure of

• 7

• 8

• 22

• 23

Multiple Choice

Use the figure to write and solve an equation for x.

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

Open Ended

In your own words, what does the word bisect mean?