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In Exercises 15 to 18, find the midpoint of the line segment
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Elementary Geometry for College Students
- The distance between the points (a, b) and (c, d) is ___________. So the distance between (1, 2) and (7, 10) is __________ .arrow_forwardWhich symbols correctly expresses the order in which the points A, B and X lie on the given line, A-X-B or A-B-X?arrow_forwardWhich type of path straight, curved, circular or scattered is determined by: a pepper sprinkled on a steak? b a Ferris wheel? c a rule? d the path of a snake?arrow_forward
- Generalize your findings in Exercise 33. 33. Can you use the construction for the midpoint of a segment to divide a line segment into a three congruent parts? c six congruent parts? b four congruent parts? d eight congruent parts?arrow_forwardExplain how to determine the quadrant in which the point P(a,b) lies.arrow_forwardUse the Midpoint Formula to find the midpoint of the line segments whose endpoints are (3,5) and (5,7) plot the endpoints and the midpoint on a rectangular coordinate system.arrow_forward
- Note: Exercise preceded by an asterisk are of a more challenging nature. a In the figure, are lines m, n, and p concurrent? b If one exists, name the point of concurrence for lines m, n, and p.arrow_forwardIn ABC, M is the midpoint of AB and N is the midpoint if AC. a How are the line segments MNandBC related? b Use an equation to state how the lengths MN and BC are related.arrow_forwardAn airplane flies from Naples, Italy, in a straight line to Rome, Italy, which is 120 kilometers north and 150 kilometers west of Naples. How far does the plane fly?arrow_forward
- Can you use the construction for the midpoint of a segment to divide a line segment into a three congruent parts? c six congruent parts? b four congruent parts? d eight congruent parts?arrow_forwardIs it possible to draw a triangle whose angles measure a. 80, 80, and 50? b. 50, 50, and 80?arrow_forward
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