Mastering Midpoint and Distance Formulas

What is the purpose of reviewing the midpoint and distance formulas in this lesson?

• To solve linear equations

• To use them in working with mid segments and mid segment triangles

• To prepare for a test on coordinate geometry

• To understand the basics of algebra

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

How do you find the x-coordinate of the midpoint between two points (X1, Y1) and (X2, Y2)?

• Add the x-values and divide by 2

• Subtract the x-values and divide by 2

• Divide the x-values and add 2

• Multiply the x-values and divide by 2

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

Which formula is used to find the midpoint between two points on a coordinate plane?

• Quadratic formula

• Midpoint formula

• Distance formula

• Slope formula

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

If the y-values of two points are 3 and 2, what is the y-coordinate of their midpoint?

• 5

• 3.5

• 2.5

• 1.5

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

What is the first step in finding the distance between two points (X1, Y1) and (X2, Y2)?

• Add the x-values

• Subtract the x-values

• Multiply the x-values

• Divide the x-values

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.7

How do you calculate the distance between two points after subtracting and squaring the x and y values?

• Divide the results and take the square root

• Multiply the results and take the square root

• Subtract the results and take the square root

• Add the results and take the square root

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.7

What is the distance between the points (2, 2) and (4, 3)?

• √10

• √20

• √13

• √5

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.7

In the example given, what is the midpoint between the points (2, 2) and (4, 3)?

• (3, 2.5)

• (3, 3)

• (4, 3)

• (2, 2.5)

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

What is the y-coordinate of the midpoint if the y-values of the points are 3 and 2?

• 2

• 2.5

• 3.5

• 3

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.6

What should students do before coming to class on Monday?

• Read the textbook

• Complete and submit the quiz

• Review the video tutorial

• Practice additional problems