Finding Endpoints Quiz

What is the main goal of this lesson?

• To learn how to find the midpoint of a segment.

• To learn how to calculate the distance between two points.

• To learn how to find the endpoint when given a midpoint and one endpoint.

• To learn how to graph a line segment.

Which method involves averaging the coordinates to find the midpoint?

• Graphical method

• Shortcut method

• Formal method

• Distance formula method

In the formal method, what operation is performed after adding the coordinates?

• Add 2

• Subtract 2

• Divide by 2

• Multiply by 2

What is the shortcut method useful for?

• Graphing line segments

• Finding the midpoint

• Calculating distances

• Standardized tests

How do you find the missing x-coordinate using the shortcut method?

• Divide the known x-coordinate by 2

• Add the difference to the known x-coordinate

• Subtract the difference from the known x-coordinate

• Multiply the known x-coordinate by 2

In the second example, what is the x-coordinate of endpoint J?

• 2

• -6

• 4

• -4

What is the y-coordinate of endpoint J in the second example?

• -4

• 2

• -2

• 4

How can you verify your solution using the formal method?

• By graphing the points

• By using the distance formula

• By using a calculator

• By checking the midpoint calculation

What is the benefit of using the shortcut method?

• It is more visual

• It is more accurate

• It is faster for quick checks

• It requires less calculation

What should you do if you want more practice with these concepts?

• Watch the previous video

• Read a textbook

• Take a break

• Ask a friend