Perpendicular Bisector Theorem

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Objective

I can use the Perpendicular Bisector Theorem to solve problems involving distances and congruency.

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Practice

7 questions

1

Define the Perpendicular Bisector Theorem in your own words.

2

Explain why the Perpendicular Bisector Theorem implies that any point on the perpendicular bisector of a line segment is equidistant from the endpoints of the segment.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Line CD is the perpendicular bisector of segment AB. Point P is on line CD. If AP = 3x + 2 and BP = 5x - 8, find the value of x. Line EF is the perpendicular bisector of segment GH. Point Q is on line EF. If GQ = 7y - 5 and HQ = 4y + 7, find the value of y.

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