Prove this property of midpoints: If ysu know that M is the midpoint of AB, prove J that AB is two times AM and AM is one-half AB. h E Given Mis the midpoint of AB. A M B Prove AB 2AM, AM -AB STATEMENTS REASONS 1. M is the midpoint of AB. 1. Given 2. 2. Definition of midpoint 3. AM MB 3. 4. AM + MB AB 4. 5. 5. Substitution Property of Equality 6. 6. Distritustive Property 7. AM = AB 7.

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Prove this property of midpoints: If yu knoww that M is the midpeint of AB, prove J
that AB is two times AM and AM is one-half AB.
M is the midpoint of AB.
h
Given
Prove AB=2AM, AM AB
M
E
STATEMENTS
REASONS
1. Mis the midpoint of AB.
1. Given
2.
2. Definition of midpoint
3. AM= MB
3.
4. AM + MB AB
4.
5.
5. Substitution Property of Equality
6.
6. Distrifustive Property
7. AM =AB
7.
Use the diagram to solve for x.
Transcribed Image Text:Prove this property of midpoints: If yu knoww that M is the midpeint of AB, prove J that AB is two times AM and AM is one-half AB. M is the midpoint of AB. h Given Prove AB=2AM, AM AB M E STATEMENTS REASONS 1. Mis the midpoint of AB. 1. Given 2. 2. Definition of midpoint 3. AM= MB 3. 4. AM + MB AB 4. 5. 5. Substitution Property of Equality 6. 6. Distrifustive Property 7. AM =AB 7. Use the diagram to solve for x.
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