Intro to Perpendicular Bisector

Author:Jessica Green, goldsteinm, Angelo V

This is a perpendicular bisector. - Drag point D up and down the line and look for any patterns/consistencies in the geometric figure

Question 1

What do you about DA and BD?

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Question 2

What do you notice about AC & CB? Why is that true?

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Question 3

Move point D up and down the perpendicular bisector. Are segment DA and BD still congruent regardless of the location of point D on the perpendicular bisector? Are segment AC & DB still congruent?

Select all that apply

A
Yes, all segments are still congruent
B
AC & CB are still congruent, but DA & BD are not congruent.
C
DA & BD are still congruent, but AC & DB are not congruent.
D
No, none are congruent

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Question 4

What type of triangle is triangle ADB? (hint: look at its sides)

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Question 5

Can we make any conclusions/statements about angle A & angle B? If yes, what conclusion/statement can we make? If no, then why not?

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Question 6

Complete the statement: Theorem 6.1: Perpendicular Bisector Theorem If a point is on the perpendicular bisector of a segment, then it is _________________ from the endpoints of the segment.

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Question 7

Complete the statement: Theorem 6.2: Converse of the Perpendicular Bisector Theorem If a point is equidistant from the endpoints of a segment, then it is on the ______________________ _____________________ of the segment.

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Question 8

Find the length of RT

Select all that apply

A
5
B
15
C
13
D
27

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