1.4.1 Go the Distance

Reorder

Let's put those steps in order to measure something.

• Line "0" up with the endpoint of the line segment.

• Adjust the ruler so it lies directly alongside the segment.

• Read the ruler at the other end of the line segment.

• Assign units to your final answer.

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​It is on page 13.

Multiple Choice

What does the notation with a bar over 'AB' represent in geometry?

• The length of AB

• The line segment from A to B

• The area between A and B

• The midpoint of AB

Multiple Choice

What does the notation with no bar over 'AB' represent in geometry?

• The length of AB

• The line segment from A to B

• The area between A and B

• The midpoint of AB

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about congruent segments is correct?

• Congruent segments have different measures.

• Congruent segments have the same measure.

• Congruent segments are always parallel.

• Congruent segments must be perpendicular.

Hotspot

$$\overline{JP}$$ is 3 inches long.

Select the hotspot by the segment that is congruent to $$\overline{JP}$$

Open Ended

What does it mean for two segments to be congruent in geometry?

Multiple Select

Based on the information provided on the line segments below, which segments are congruent to $$\overline{IJ}$$ ? Select all that apply.

• $$\overline{OP}$$

• $$\overline{QR}$$

• $$\overline{MN}$$

• $$\overline{KL}$$

Draw

1. Draw and label $$\overline{AB}$$ such that AB = 3 inches.

2. Draw and label $$\overline{CD}$$ such that $$\overline{AB}\cong\overline{CD}$$ .

3. Use proper notation to show that $$\overline{AB}\cong\overline{CD}$$ .

Multiple Select

Based on the figure, which points are equidistant from point S?

• F

• R

• U

• I

• T

Draw

Suppose you live in Williamsport and your friend lives in Pittsburgh.

You decide to meet over the next long weekend.

Circle the town you think would be a good meeting spot.

Multiple Choice

Based on the diagram:

R is the midpoint of $$\overline{LM}$$

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Based on the diagram:

Point R is equidistant from point L and point M.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Based on the diagram:

Points L, R, and M are collinear.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which of the following coordinates is the midpoint of $$\overline{BM}$$ ?

• (-4, 2)

• (2, 2)

• (8, 2)

• (2, 0)

Math Response

For this figure, suppose $$\overline{AB}$$ has a measure of 11 inches. Also the measure of $$\overline{BC}$$ has a measure of x.

Use what you know... x = _____

Type answer here

Correct Answer: 11

Deg^°

Rad

Math Response

Point E is the midpoint of $$\overline{DF}$$ .

The length of $$\overline{DE}$$ can be expressed as (4x + 9)

The length of $$\overline{EF}$$ can be expressed as (x + 3)

What is the value of x?

Type answer here

Correct Answer: -2

Deg^°

Rad

Open Ended

In the figure below, the endpoints A and B are both equidistant from point G. The length of $$\overline{AG}$$ can be represented by the expression (2x - 1) and the length of $$\overline{GB}$$ can be represented by the expression (x + 7). What is a valid equation to use to solve for x?

Math Response

Solve that equation to get a value of x.

$$2x\ -\ 1\ =\ x\ +\ 7$$

Type answer here

Correct Answer: 8

Deg^°

Rad

Hotspot

Which of the segments is congruent to $$\overline{YZ}$$ ?

Multiple Choice

IF AG = 6 centimeters, what is the length of $$\overline{GB}$$ ?

• 3 centimeters

• 3 inches

• 6 centimeters

• 6 inches

Draw

Draw a segment named $$\overline{CB}$$ such that $$\overline{CB}$$ measures 4 inches long.

Then, draw a segment $$\overline{EM}$$ such that $$\overline{CB}$$ and $$\overline{EM}$$ are congruent.

Be sure to label both segments, and use proper notation to show that the segments are congruent.