Segment Addition Postulate Challenge

The video tutorial covers the segment addition postulate in geometry, focusing on solving a problem involving distances between points S, K, and Y. The instructor guides viewers through the process of finding the value of X and calculating the distances SK, KY, and SY. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of the segment addition postulate and provides a step-by-step solution, encouraging viewers to engage with the content and apply the concepts learned.

What is the main topic of the video tutorial?

• Pythagorean Theorem

• Segment Addition Postulate

• Circle Theorems

• Trigonometric Ratios

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

What is the distance from S to K given in the problem?

• 2x + 9

• 5x + 7

• 36 - x

• 13x - 5

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

What is the distance from K to Y given in the problem?

• 13x - 5

• 36 - x

• x + 10

• 2x + 9

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2

According to the segment addition postulate, what is the total distance from S to Y?

• 13x - 5

• x + 10

• 2x + 9

• 36 - x

What is the first step in solving for X?

• Multiply both sides by 2

• Subtract 5 from both sides

• Divide both sides by 16

• Add X to both sides

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

What is the value of X after solving the equation?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

What is the distance from S to K after substituting X?

• 21

• 13

• 26

• 34

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.7

What is the distance from K to Y after substituting X?

• 21

• 13

• 26

• 34

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CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.7

What is the total distance from S to Y after substituting X?

• 21

• 13

• 34

• 26

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8

What should SK plus KY equal to verify the solution?

• 21

• 34

• 13

• 26

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CCSS.8.G.B.8