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    This document discusses linear measurement and precision. It defines a line segment as having two endpoints and all points between them. It notes that line segments can be measured precisely to within 0.5 of the smallest unit on a measuring tool. It also defines congruent segments as having equal measures and introduces the symbol for congruence. Finally, it discusses constructions, which are methods of creating geometric figures without measuring tools, using only a pencil, straightedge, and compass.

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    This document discusses linear measurement and precision. It defines a line segment as having two endpoints and all points between them. It notes that line segments can be measured precisely to within 0.5 of the smallest unit on a measuring tool. It also defines congruent segments as having equal measures and introduces the symbol for congruence. Finally, it discusses constructions, which are methods of creating geometric figures without measuring tools, using only a pencil, straightedge, and compass.

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    Linear Measure and Precision

    Section 1-2

    segment a part of a line that consists of 2 points, called endpoints, and all the points between them
    A
    C

    AC AC

    refers to the segment

    AC refers to the length of AC

    Congruent
    - having the same measure ~ = is the symbol for congruent Hash marks on line segments also indicate they are congruent D Ex. A
    AB = CD
    ~ B C

    Measuring Line Segments


    Unlike a line, a line segment, or segment, can be measured because it has two endpoints. The length of a segment is only as precise as the smallest unit on the measuring device. The precision of any measurement depends on the smallest unit available on the measuring tool. The measurement should be precise to within 0.5 unit of measurement.

    Betweenness of Points
    For any two real numbers a and b, there is a real number n between a and b such that a < n < c.

    Point n is between points a and c if a, n, and c are collinear and an + nc = ac

    Constructions
    Constructions are methods of creating geometric figures without the benefit of measuring tools. Generally, only a pencil, straightedge, and compass are used in constructions.

    Constructions

    COPY A LINE SEGMENT See handout

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