Segment Investigation

Distance is defined as the length of a segment that connects TWO POINTS. Illustrate the above definition. Label the distance as d.

The distance between a POINT and a LINE is defined as the length of the perpendicular segment from the point to the line. Illustrate the above definition below: Label the distance as d.

Part 1 Points A(2,6) and B(8,-6) are graphed on a coordinate plane. Locate three points that are equidistant from A and B.

Points C(, ) and D(, ) are graphed on a coordinate plane. Locate three points that are equidistant from C and D.

Points E(, ) and F(, ) are graphed on a coordinate plane. Locate three points that are equidistant from E and F.

If you havent already done so, plot the given points and your answers to the previous problems on separate pieces of graph paper. (Note: This means you should have 3 graphs consisting of 5 points on each.) Describe any similarities you see in the results. Be specific in your response, including appropriate terminology. How can you show that your conclusions are correct?

Part 2 Draw segment CD on a piece of patty paper. Fold the paper so that C lies on top of D. Crease the paper along the fold. Unfold the paper. Label the fold line as line m. How does this new diagram verify what you stated in part 1 above?

Draw E on line m, as well as segments EC and ED. What can be stated about these segments?

Perpendicular Bisector Theorem If a point is on the perpendicular bisector of a segment, then it is equidistant from the endpoints of the segment.

Draw a diagram (using point A and segment BC) that illustrates this theorem. Then write an equation showing which segments are equal in length.

Write a proof of this theorem. Remember, the hypothesis is your given information and the conclusion is what you are to prove.

Converse of the Perpendicular Bisector Theorem If a point is equidistant from the endpoints of a segment, then it is on the perpendicular bisector of the segment. Draw a diagram (using point A and segment BC) that illustrates this theorem.

Write a proof of the converse. Note: This will require the use of an auxiliary line. (Use the perpendicular postulate.)

You are given segment GH and point J that is equidistant from G and H, as is illustrated in the diagram below. Does this imply that line JK, where K is on segment GH, is the perpendicular bisector of segment GH? Explain your answer.

You are given segment LM and its perpendicular bisector line NP. Point Q is equidistant from L and M. What can you conclude?

Review: Draw segment RS below. Then use a compass and straightedge to construct its perpendicular bisector.

Class Notes: The first 2 pages of this document are to be completed using groups of 2 or 3 students. Clearboard communicators or dry erase boards can be used for this portion of the investigation. S should have the T look over the results to check for accuracy upon completion of this phase. Each S should then be given a copy of the remaining pages of the document to be completed individually. They may still work in groups, but each S should have a copy of the results to place in his/her notes. The answers to this document should placed on the board to allow the S the opportunity to check their answers. Homework assignment: Page 268 #8-10, 16-18, 27, 30-31, as well as Regions for Two Pizzerias (http://illuminations.nctm.org/Lessons/ PizzaDelivery/PizzaDelivery-AS-TwoPizzerias.pdf)