1.1.2 Measuring and Constructing Segments (continued) Example 5 Using Midpoints to Find Lengths
It is given that B is the midpoint of the segment from A to C . Therefore, the segment is divided into two equal parts, where AB = BC . Begin by using the fact that AB = BC to write an equation using the expressions for AB and BC given in the figure. Solve this equation for x and then substitute the value of x into the given expressions to find AB and BC . Once AB and BC are known, the Segment Addition Postulate can be used to find the length of AC .
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