1-3 Distance and Midpoints PDF

The distance between W and Zis9units.
So,WZ =
9.
1-3 Distance and Midpoints
Use the number line to find each measure.
1.XY
SOLUTION:
ANSWER:
9
TIME CAPSULE Graduating classes have
buried time capsules on the campus of East
Side High School for over twenty years. The
points on the diagram show the position of
three time capsules. Find the distance between
each pair of time capsules.
The distance between X and Yis8units.So,XY = 8.

ANSWER:
8
2.WZ
SOLUTION:
3.A(4, 9), B(2, 3)
SOLUTION:
Use the Distance Formula.
The distance between W and Zis9units.So,WZ =
9.
ANSWER:
9
TIME CAPSULE Graduating classes have
buried time capsules on the campus of East
Side High School for over twenty years. The
points on the diagram show the position of
three time capsules. Find the distance between
each pair of time capsules.
The distance between A and B is

units.
or about 12.2
ANSWER:
or about 12.2 units
4.A(4, 9), C(9, 0)
SOLUTION:
3.A(4, 9), B(2, 3)

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The distance between A and C is

units.
ANSWER:
or aboutPage
10.31
SOLUTION:
closest: B and C; farthest: A and C
units.
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or about
12.2 units
ANSWER:
4.A(4, 9), C(9, 0)
Use the number line to find the coordinate of

the midpoint of each segment.
SOLUTION:
7.
SOLUTION:
Here, the number line is marked with an interval of 3.
The point A is at 12 and C is at 6.
The distance between A and C is

units.
or about 10.3
ANSWER:
or about 10.3 units
So, the midpoint of

5.B(2, 3), C(9, 0)
is
whichisthepoint
between 6 and 0.
SOLUTION:
ANSWER:
3
Substitute.
8.
SOLUTION:
Here, the number line is marked with an interval of 3.
The point B is at 0 and D is at 18.
The distance between B and C is

units.
or about 7.6
ANSWER:
or about 7.6 units
6.CCSSREASONINGWhich two time capsules are
the closest to each other? Which are farthest apart?
SOLUTION:
ANSWER:
7.
So, the midpoint of

between 6 and 12.
is9whichisthepoint
ANSWER:
9
Find the coordinates of the midpoint of a
segment with the given endpoints.
9.J(5, 3), K(3, 8)
SOLUTION:
Use the Midpoint Formula
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So, the midpoint of

between 6 and 12.
is9whichisthepoint
The midpoint of
ANSWER:
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and Midpoints
9
9.J(5, 3), K(3, 8)
SOLUTION:
is (5.5, 0).
ANSWER:
(5.5, 0)
11.Find the coordinates of G if F(1, 3.5) is the midpoint
of
andJ has coordinates (6, 2).
SOLUTION:
Let the coordinates of G be (x, y).
Then by the Midpoint Formula,
.
Write two equations to find the coordinates of G.
The midpoint of
is (4, 5.5).
ANSWER:
(4, 5.5)
10.M (7, 1), N(4, 1)
SOLUTION:
Use the Midpoint Formula.
The coordinates of G are (4, 9).

ANSWER:
(4, 9)
12.ALGEBRA Point M is the midpoint of
the value of a in the figure?
. What is
The midpoint of
is (5.5, 0).
ANSWER:
(5.5, 0)
11.Find the coordinates of G if F(1, 3.5) is the midpoint
of
andJ has coordinates (6, 2).
SOLUTION:
Let the coordinates of G be (x, y).
.
SOLUTION:
Use the Midpoint Formula to determine the value of
a.
Write two equations to find the coordinates of G.
The value of a is 3.
ANSWER:
3
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JK = 3
The coordinates of G are (4, 9).

ANSWER:
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(4, 9)
12.ALGEBRA Point M is the midpoint of
the value of a in the figure?
ANSWER:
3
. What is
15.KP
SOLUTION:
KP = 9
SOLUTION:
Use the Midpoint Formula to determine the value of
a.
ANSWER:
9
16.NP
SOLUTION:
The value of a is 3.
ANSWER:
3
Use the number line to find each measure.
NP = 2
ANSWER:
2
17.JP
SOLUTION:
13.JL
SOLUTION:
JP = 12
ANSWER:
12
JL = 5
ANSWER:
5
18.LN
SOLUTION:
14.JK
SOLUTION:
LN = 5
ANSWER:
5
JK = 3
Find the distance between each pair of points.
ANSWER:
3
15.KP
SOLUTION:
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units.
LN = 5
ANSWER:
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5
or about 9.4 units
Find the distance between each pair of points.
20.
19.
SOLUTION:
SOLUTION:
The distance between M and L is

units.
The distance between J and K is

units.
or about 9.4
or about 6.7
ANSWER:
or about 6.7 units
ANSWER:
or about 9.4 units
21.
SOLUTION:
20.
SOLUTION:

units.
ANSWER:
or about 6.7 units
or about 6.7
The distance between S and T is

units.
ANSWER:
or about 7.6 units
or about 7.6
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units.
or about 6.7

units.
ANSWER:
or about 6.7 units
or about 7.6
ANSWER:
or about 7.6 units
21.
22.
SOLUTION:
SOLUTION:

units.
The distance between U and V is 5 units.
or about 7.6
ANSWER:
5 units
ANSWER:
or about 7.6 units
23.
22.
SOLUTION:
SOLUTION:
The distance between X and Y is

units.

ANSWER:
5 units
or about 14.4
ANSWER:
or about 14.4 units
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units.
or about 14.4
ANSWER:
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5 units
or about 14.4 units
23.
SOLUTION:
24.
SOLUTION:

units.
or about 14.4
ANSWER:
The distance between E and F is

units.
or about 14.4 units
or about 14.1
ANSWER:
or about 14.1 units
25.X(1, 2), Y(5, 9)
SOLUTION:
24.
SOLUTION:

units.
or about 8.1
ANSWER:
or about 8.1 units
The distance between E and F is

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26.P(3, 4), Q(7, 2)

or about 14.1
SOLUTION:
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units.
or about 8.1
ANSWER:
or about 8.1 units
The distance between M and N is

units.
or about 7.3
ANSWER:
or about 7.3 units
26.P(3, 4), Q(7, 2)
28.Y(4, 9), Z(5, 3)
SOLUTION:
SOLUTION:
The distance between P and Q is

units.
or about 4.5

units.
or about 6.1
ANSWER:
ANSWER:
or about 6.1 units
or about 4.5 units
29.A(2, 4), B(5, 7)
27.M (3, 8), N(5, 1)

SOLUTION:
SOLUTION:
The distance between M and N is

units.
or about 7.3
ANSWER:

units.
ANSWER:
or about 7.3 units
or about 4.2 units
28.Y(4, 9), Z(5, 3)
30.C(5, 1), D(3, 6)
SOLUTION:
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between
X and Y
units.
or about 4.2
is
or about 6.1
The distance between C and D is

units.
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or about 5.4

units.
or about 4.2
ANSWER:
or about 4.2 units

units.
or about 5.4
ANSWER:
or about 5.4 units
30.C(5, 1), D(3, 6)
31.CCSS REASONING Vivian is planning to hike to

the top of Humphreys Peak on her family vacation.
The coordinates of the peak of the mountain and of
the base of the trail are shown. If the trail can be
approximated by a straight line, estimate the length of
the trail. (Hint: 1 mi = 5280 ft)
SOLUTION:

units.
or about 5.4
ANSWER:
or about 5.4 units
31.CCSS REASONING Vivian is planning to hike to
the top of Humphreys Peak on her family vacation.
The coordinates of the peak of the mountain and of
the base of the trail are shown. If the trail can be
approximated by a straight line, estimate the length of
the trail. (Hint: 1 mi = 5280 ft)
SOLUTION:
Divide by 5280 to convert to miles.

The length of the trail is about 4.5 mi.
ANSWER:
4.5 mi
32.CCSS MODELING Penny and Akiko live in the
locations shown on the map below.
SOLUTION:
Divide by 5280 to convert to miles.

The length of the trail is about 4.5 mi.
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4.5 mi
a. If each square on the grid represents one block

and the bottom left corner of the grid is the location
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of the origin, what is the straight-line distance from
Pennys house to Akikos?
b. If Penny moves three blocks to the north and
is about 8.2 blocks.

ANSWER:
a. 5.8 blocks
b. 8.2 blocks

a. If each square on the grid represents one block
and the bottom left corner of the grid is the location
of the origin, what is the straight-line distance from
Pennys house to Akikos?
b. If Penny moves three blocks to the north and
Akiko moves 5 blocks to the west, how far apart will
they be?

33.
SOLUTION:
H is at 3, and K is at 9.
SOLUTION:
a. The coordinates of the houses are:
Penny (4, 6) and Akiko (7, 1)
Use the Distance Formula to find the distance

between their houses.
The midpoint is 6.
ANSWER:
6
The distance between their houses is about 5.8

blocks.
34.
b. If Penny moves 3 blocks to the north, then the

coordinates of her house become (4, 9). If Akiko
moves 5 blocks to the west, then the coordinates of
her house become (2, 1).
SOLUTION:
J is at 6 and L is at 11.
Use the Distance Formula to find the new distance.
The midpoint is 8.5.

ANSWER:
8.5
The distance between their houses after their move

is about 8.2 blocks.
ANSWER:
a. 5.8 blocks
b. 8.2 blocks
35.
SOLUTION:
E is at 6 and F is at 3.

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33.
SOLUTION:
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8.5
35.
ANSWER:
1.5
37.
SOLUTION:
E is at 6 and F is at 3.
SOLUTION:
F is at 3 and K is at 9.
The midpoint is 3.
ANSWER:
4.5
36.
ANSWER:
3
38.
SOLUTION:
F is at 3 and G is at 0.

ANSWER:
1.5
37.
SOLUTION:
F is at 3 and K is at 9.
SOLUTION:
E is at 6 and L is at 11.

ANSWER:
2.5
39.C(22, 4), B(15, 7)
SOLUTION:
The midpoint is 3.
ANSWER:
3
The midpoint of
ANSWER:
is (18.5, 5.5).
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The midpoint of
ANSWER:
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and Midpoints
2.5
39.C(22, 4), B(15, 7)
SOLUTION:
is (9.5, 5.5).
ANSWER:
(9.5, 5.5)
41.D(15, 4), E(2, 10)
SOLUTION:
The midpoint of
The midpoint of
is (18.5, 5.5).
ANSWER:
(18.5, 5.5)
is (6.5, 3).
ANSWER:
(6.5, 3)
42.V(2, 5), Z(3, 17)
SOLUTION:
40.W(12, 2), X(7, 9)
SOLUTION:
The midpoint of
ANSWER:
(0.5, 6)
The midpoint of
is (0.5, 6).
is (9.5, 5.5).
ANSWER:
(9.5, 5.5)
43.X(2.4, 14), Y(6, 6.8)

SOLUTION:
41.D(15, 4), E(2, 10)

SOLUTION:
The midpoint of
is (4.2, 10.4).
ANSWER:
(4.2, 10.4)
The midpoint of
is (6.5, 3).
ANSWER:
(6.5, 3)
44.J(11.2, 3.4), K(5.6, 7.8)

SOLUTION:
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The midpoint of
is (4.2, 10.4).
ANSWER:
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and Midpoints
(4.2, 10.4)
44.J(11.2, 3.4), K(5.6, 7.8)
SOLUTION:
46.
The midpoint of
is (8.4, 5.6).
ANSWER:
(8.4, 5.6)
SOLUTION:
The midpoint of
45.
SOLUTION:
is
ANSWER:
Find the coordinates of the missing endpoint if

B is the midpoint of
47.C(5, 4), B(2, 5)
The midpoint of
is
ANSWER:
SOLUTION:
Let A be (x, y).
.
Write two equations to find the coordinates of A.
46.
SOLUTION:
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The coordinates of A are (1, 6).
ANSWER:
Find the coordinates of the missing endpoint if
B is the midpoint of
47.C(5, 4), B(2, 5)
SOLUTION:
Let A be (x, y).
.
ANSWER:
A(1, 6)
48.A(1, 7), B(3, 1)
SOLUTION:
Let the coordinates of C be (x, y).
.
Write two equations to find the coordinates of C.
The coordinates of C are (7, 5).
ANSWER:
C(7, 5)

ANSWER:
A(1, 6)
48.A(1, 7), B(3, 1)
SOLUTION:
.
49.A(4, 2), B(6, 1)

SOLUTION:

.
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C(7, 5)
49.A(4, 2), B(6, 1)
ANSWER:
C(16, 4)
50.C(6, 2), B(3, 5)
SOLUTION:
SOLUTION:
Let the coordinates of A be (x, y).

.

.

ANSWER:
C(16, 4)
50.C(6, 2), B(3, 5)
SOLUTION:

.

ANSWER:
A(0, 8)
51.A(4, 0.25), B(4, 6.5)
SOLUTION:

.
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The coordinates of C are (12, 13.25).
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A(0, 8)
ANSWER:
C(12, 13.25)
51.A(4, 0.25), B(4, 6.5)
52.
SOLUTION:
SOLUTION:

.

.
The coordinates of C are (12, 13.25).

ANSWER:
C(12, 13.25)
52.
SOLUTION:
The coordinates of A are

.
ANSWER:
ALGEBRA Suppose M is the midpoint of

Usethegiveninformationtofindthe
missing measure or value.
53.FM = 3x 4, MG = 5x 26, FG = ?
SOLUTION:
If M is the midpoint, then FM = MG.
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=29+29
=58
ANSWER:
ALGEBRA Suppose M is the midpoint of
Usethegiveninformationtofindthe
missing measure or value.
53.FM = 3x 4, MG = 5x 26, FG = ?
ANSWER:
58
54.FM = 5y + 13, MG = 5 3y, FG = ?
SOLUTION:
SOLUTION:
Then y = 1.
Then, x =11.
FM = 3x 4
=3(11) 4
=29
MG = 5x 26
=5(11) 26
=29
FG = FM + MG
=29+29
=58
ANSWER:
58
FM= 5y + 13
=5(1) + 13
=8
MG = 5 3y
= 5 3(1)
=8
FG = FM + MG
=8+8
=16
ANSWER:
16
55.MG = 7x 15, FG = 33, x = ?
SOLUTION:
If M is the midpoint, then
54.FM = 5y + 13, MG = 5 3y, FG = ?
SOLUTION:
Substitute.
Thus MG = 16.5 .
Find x,
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=8+8
=16
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16
ANSWER:
4.5
55.MG = 7x 15, FG = 33, x = ?
56.FM = 8a + 1, FG = 42, a = ?
SOLUTION:
SOLUTION:
.
Substitute.
Thus MG = 16.5 .
Substitute.
So, FM = 21.
Find x,
ANSWER:
4.5
ANSWER:
2.5
56.FM = 8a + 1, FG = 42, a = ?
SOLUTION:
57.BASKETBALL The dimensions of a basketball

court are shown below. Suppose a player throws the
ball from a corner to a teammate standing at the
center of the court.
Substitute.
So, FM = 21.
a. If center court is located at the origin, find the

ordered pair that represents the location of the player
in the bottom right corner.
b. Find the distance that the ball travels.
SOLUTION:
a. The center court is located at the origin. Since the
court is 94 feet long, each end line is (94) or 47 feet
from center court. So, the right corners will have xcoordinate values of 47.
Sincethecourtis50feetwide,eachsidelinebe
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(50)or25feetfromcentercourt.
So, the bottom corners will have y-coordinate values
of 25. Therefore, the coordinates of the bottom right
travel about 53.2 ft.
ANSWER:
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and Midpoints
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57.BASKETBALL The dimensions of a basketball
court are shown below. Suppose a player throws the
ball from a corner to a teammate standing at the
center of the court.
ANSWER:
a. (47, 25)
b. 53.2 ft
CCSS TOOLS Spreadsheets can be used to
perform calculations quickly. The spreadsheet
below can be used to calculate the distance
between two points. Values are used in
formulas by using a specific cell name. The
value of x 1 is used in a formula using its cell
name, A2.
a. If center court is located at the origin, find the

ordered pair that represents the location of the player
in the bottom right corner.
b. Find the distance that the ball travels.
SOLUTION:
a. The center court is located at the origin. Since the
court is 94 feet long, each end line is (94) or 47 feet
from center court. So, the right corners will have xcoordinate values of 47.
Sincethecourtis50feetwide,eachsidelinebe
(50)or25feetfromcentercourt.
So, the bottom corners will have y-coordinate values
of 25. Therefore, the coordinates of the bottom right
corner are (47, 25).
b. Use the Distance Formula to find the distance

between (0, 0) and (47, 25).
The distance between the center of the court and the

bottom right corner is about 53.2 ft. The ball will
travel about 53.2 ft.
Write a formula for the indicated cell that could

be used to calculate the indicated value using
the coordinates ( x 1 , y 1 ) and ( x 2 , y 2 ) as the
endpoint of a segment.
58.E2; the x-value of the midpoint of the segment
SOLUTION:
To find the midpoint of the segment, use the
AVERAGE function. The AVERAGE function
sums the specified cells and divides by the number of
cells. We want to sum A2 and C2 and divide by
two.
=AVERAGE(A2, C2)
ANSWER:
=AVERAGE(A2, C2)
59.F2; the y-value of the midpoint of the segment
SOLUTION:
To find the midpoint of the segment, use the
AVERAGE function. The AVERAGE function
sums the specified cells and divides by the number of
cells. We want to sum B2 and D2 and divide by
two.
=AVERAGE(B2, D2)
ANSWER:
=AVERAGE(B2, D2)
60.G2; the length of the segment
ANSWER:
a. (47, 25)
b. 53.2 ft
CCSS TOOLS Spreadsheets can be used to
perform calculations quickly. The spreadsheet
below can be used to calculate the distance
between two points. Values are used in
formulas by using a specific cell name. The
value of x 1 is used in a formula using its cell
SOLUTION:
To find the distance of the segment, you need to use
the distance formula. The distance formula is not a
built in function on the spreadsheet. Remember that
(x2, y 2) are stored in (C2, D2) and (x1, y 1) are stored
in (A2, B2). Use the SQRT function for the square
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root. Use the ^ key to raise to a power of 2. You will
need to have several sets parenthesis.

=AVERAGE(B2, D2)
ANSWER:
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and Midpoints
=AVERAGE(B2, D2)
60.G2; the length of the segment
SOLUTION:
To find the distance of the segment, you need to use
the distance formula. The distance formula is not a
built in function on the spreadsheet. Remember that
(x2, y 2) are stored in (C2, D2) and (x1, y 1) are stored
in (A2, B2). Use the SQRT function for the square
root. Use the ^ key to raise to a power of 2. You will
need to have several sets parenthesis.
=SQRT((C2 A2)^2 + (D2 B2)^2)
There are two possible values for x, 5 and 7.

So, the two points are (5, 0) and (7, 0).
ANSWER:
(5, 0), (7, 0)
62.two points on the y-axis that are 25 units from (24,
3)
SOLUTION:
The x-coordinate of the point on the y-axis is 0.
So, the point would be of the form (0, y).
Use the Distance Formula to find an expression for

the distance between the points (0, y) and (24, 3)
and equate it to 25.
ANSWER:
=SQRT((C2 A2)^2 + (D2 B2)^2)
Name the point(s) that satisfy the given
condition.
61.two points on the x-axis that are 10 units from (1, 8)
SOLUTION:
The y-coordinate of the point on the x-axis is 0.
So, the point would be of the form (x, 0).
There are two possible values for y, 4 and 10.


the distance between the points (x, 0) and (1, 8) and
equate it to 10.
ANSWER:
(0, 4), (0, 10)
63.COORDINATE GEOMETRY Find the

coordinates of B if Bisthemidpointof
andC is
themidpointof
There are two possible values for x, 5 and 7.

ANSWER:
(5, 0), (7, 0)
SOLUTION:
Use the Midpoint Formula to find the coordinates of
C.
62.two points on the y-axis that are 25 units from (24,

3)
SOLUTION:
The x-coordinate of the point on the y-axis is 0.
So, the point would be of the form (0, y).

the distance
between
points (0, y) and (24, 3)
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There are two possible values for y, 4 and 10.

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(0, 4), (0, 10)
63.COORDINATE GEOMETRY Find the
coordinates of B if Bisthemidpointof
andC is
themidpointof
ALGEBRA Determine the value(s) of n.

64.J(n, n+2), K(3n, n 1), JK = 5
SOLUTION:
JK and equate it to 5.
SOLUTION:
C.
ANSWER:

B.
65.P(3n, n 7), Q(4n, n + 5), PQ = 13

SOLUTION:
PQ and equate it to 13.
ANSWER:
ALGEBRA Determine the value(s) of n.

64.J(n, n+2), K(3n, n 1), JK = 5
SOLUTION:
JK and equate it to 5.
ANSWER:
66.GEOGRAPHY Wilmington, North Carolina, is

locatedat(34.3,77.9),whichrepresentsnorth
latitude and west longitude. Winston-Salem is in the
northernpartofthestateat(36.1,80.2).
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the segment between Wilmington and WinstonSalem.
66.GEOGRAPHY Wilmington, North Carolina, is

locatedat(34.3,77.9),whichrepresentsnorth
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latitude and west longitude. Winston-Salem is in the
northernpartofthestateat(36.1,80.2).
a. Find the latitude and longitude of the midpoint of

the segment between Wilmington and WinstonSalem.
b. Use an atlas or the Internet to find a city near the
location of the midpoint.
c. If Winston-Salem is the midpoint of the segment
with one endpoint at Wilmington, find the latitude and
longitude of the other endpoint.
d. Use an atlas or the Internet to find a city near the
location of the other endpoint.
SOLUTION:
a. Use the Midpoint Formula.
Round to the nearest tenth.

= (35.2, 70.1)
b. Sample answer: Fayetteville
c. Let (x, y) be the location of the other end point.

The latitude and longitude of the other end point are

(37.9, 82.5).
d. Sample answer: Prestonburg, Kentucky

ANSWER:
a. (35.2,79.1)
b. Sample answer: Fayetteville
c. (37.9,82.5)
d. Sample answer: Prestonburg, Kentucky
67.MULTIPLE REPRESENTATIONS In this
problem, you will explore the relationship between a
midpoint of a segment and the midpoint between the
endpoint and the midpoint.
a. GEOMETRIC Use a straightedge to draw three
different line segments. Label the endpoints A and B.
b. GEOMETRIC On each line segment, find the
midpoint of
andlabelitC. Then find the midpoint
of
andlabelitD.
c. TABULAR Measure and record AB, AC, and AD
for each line segment. Organize your results into a
table.
d. ALGEBRAIC If AB = x, write an expression for
the measures AC and AD.
e . VERBAL Make a conjecture about the
relationship between AB and each segment if you
were to continue to find the midpoints of a segment
and a midpoint you previously found.
SOLUTION:
a. Sample answer: Use a ruler to draw 3 line
segments between any two numbered marks, x1 and
x2 . Label the endpoints A and B.
Write two equations to find the values of x and y.
The latitude and longitude of the other end point are

(37.9, 82.5).
b. Sample answer: Find C =

and place a
point on each line segment at this coordinate. Repeat
the process to find the coordinate for point D byPage 22
using the coordinates for points A and C.
Sample answer: If AB = x and n midpoints are found,

then the smallest segment will have a measure of

b. Sample answer: Find C =
and place a
point on each line segment at this coordinate. Repeat
the process to find the coordinate for point D by
using the coordinates for points A and C.
c. Sample answer: For each line segment, use the

ruler to measure the length of AB, AC, and AD.
Record your results in a table.
.
ANSWER:
a. Sample answer:
b. Sample answer:
c. Sample answer:
d.
d.
e . Sample answer: If AB = x and n midpoints are
found, then the smallest segment will have a measure
of
e. LetAB = x and look for a pattern.
Number
of
Midpoints
Length
of
Smallest
Segment
1
2
68.WRITING IN MATH Explain how the

Pythagorean Theorem and the Distance Formula are
related.
SOLUTION:
Sample answer: The Pythagorean Theorem relates
the lengths of the legs of a right triangle to the length
2
2
2
of the hypotenuse using the formula c = a + b . If
you take the square root of the formula, you get
Thinkofthehypotenuseofthetriangle
as the distance between the two points, the a value
as the horizontal distance x2 x1, and the b value as
the vertical distance y 2 y 1. If you substitute, the

Pythagorean Theorem becomes the Distance
Sample answer: If AB = x and n midpoints are found,

then the smallest segment will have a measure of
Formula,
.
ANSWER:
a. Sample answer:
ANSWER:
2

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e . Sample answer: If AB = x and n midpoints are

found, then the smallest segment will have a measure
of
.
68.WRITING IN MATH Explain how the
Pythagorean Theorem and the Distance Formula are
related.
SOLUTION:
2
2
2

Formula,
69.REASONING Is the point one third of the way fro
the point
SOLUTION:
Sample answer: Choose some points that lie on horiz
distance between the first pair of points and the first
(x 1, y 1) (x 2, y 2)
Formula,
ANSWER:
2
(3, 0)
(6, 0)
(0, 1)
(0, 13)
(0, 0)
(6, 0)
(9,12)
(0, 0)
(0, 0)
(12, 9)
(4, 5)
(5, 7)
(3, 2)
(3, 4)

Formula,
69.REASONING Is the point one third of the way fro
the point
? Explain.
? Explain.
SOLUTION:
Sample answer: Choose some points that lie on horiz
distance between the first pair of points and the first
Test each pair of distances. Only 2 =
and 5 =
way from (x 1, y 1) to (x 2, y 2). Therefore, the correct

ANSWER:
Sample answer: Sometimes; when the point (x1, y 1) h
70.CHALLENGE Point P is located on the segment
between point A(1, 4) and point D(7, 13). The
distance from A to P is twice the distance from P to
D. What are the coordinates of point P?
SOLUTION:
(x 1, y 1) (x 2, y 2)
(3, 0)
(6, 0)
(0, 1)
(0, 13)
(0, 0)
(6, 0)
(9,12)
(0, 0)
(0, 0)
(12, 9)
(4, 5)
(5, 7)
(3, 2)
(3, 4)
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for x if P = (x, y ).
The point P divides the line segment AD in the ratio

2:1.
Find the length of AD.
Since the ratio of AP to PD is 2 to 1, the ratio of

AP to AD is 2 to 3. Find the length of AP.
Since P is on
, it must be in quadrant I. So, x
cannot equal 3. Use the equation of the line and x
= 5 to determine the value of the y -coordinate for
the point P.
So, the coordinates of P are (5, 10).
If point P is on segment AD, then it must satisfy the

equation of
of
ANSWER:
(5, 10)
. Find the slope and equation
71.OPEN ENDED Draw a segment and name it

.
Using only a compass and a straightedge, construct a
segment
suchthat
Explainand
then justify your construction.

SOLUTION:
Sample answer:
Write the equation for the line.
Use the distance formula and substitution to solve

for x if P = (x, y ).
Draw
Next,drawaconstructionlineandplace
point C on it. From C, strike 6 arcs in succession of
length AB. On the sixth
length,performa
segment bisector two times to create a
Label the endpoint D.
ANSWER:
length.
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length,performa
So, the coordinates of P are (5, 10).
ANSWER:
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and Midpoints
(5, 10)
71.OPEN ENDED Draw a segment and name it

.
Using only a compass and a straightedge, construct a
segment
suchthat
length.
Explainand
then justify your construction.
72.WRITING IN MATH Describe a method of

finding the midpoint of a segment that has one
endpoint at (0, 0). Give an example using your
method, and explain why your method works.
SOLUTION:
Sample answer: Divide each coordinate of the
endpointthatisnotlocatedattheoriginby2.
For example, if the segment has coordinates (0, 0)

and (10, 6), the midpoint is located at
SOLUTION:
Sample answer:
Using the midpoint formula, if the endpoints of the

segment are (0, 0) and (a, b), the midpoint is
Draw
length,performa
length.
or
ANSWER:
endpoint that is not located at the origin by 2. For
example, if the segment has coordinates (0, 0) and (
10, 6), the midpoint is located at
ANSWER:
Sample answer:
Usingthemidpointformula,if
the endpoints of the segment are (0, 0) and (a, b), the
midpoint is
Draw
length,performa
or
73.Which of the following best describes the first step in

bisecting
length.

72.WRITING IN MATH Describe a method of
finding the midpoint of a segment that has one
endpoint at (0, 0). Give an example using your
method, and explain why your method works.
SOLUTION:
endpointthatisnotlocatedattheoriginby2.
For example, if the segment has coordinates (0, 0)

and (10, 6), the midpoint is located at
Using the midpoint formula, if the endpoints of the

segment are (0, 0) and (a, b), the midpoint is
A FrompointA, draw equal arcs on

usingthe
same compass width.
B FrompointA, draw equal arcs above and below
usingacompasswidthof
CFrompointA, draw equal arcs above and below
usingacompasswidthgreaterthan
DFrompointA, draw equal arcs above and below
usingacompasswidthlessthan
SOLUTION:
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Usingthemidpointformula,if
the endpoints of the segment are (0, 0) and (a, b), the
1-3 Distance
midpoint isand Midpoints or
73.Which of the following best describes the first step in
bisecting
74.88 3 = 24.96
The correct choice is F.
ANSWER:
F
75.SAT/ACT If
A 0.4
B 0.6
C 1.5
D 1.6
E2
thenx =
SOLUTION:
0
A FrompointA, draw equal arcs on

usingthe
same compass width.
B FrompointA, draw equal arcs above and below
Write 1 as 5 .
If the bases of an equation are equal, then the
exponents are equal.
usingacompasswidthof
CFrompointA, draw equal arcs above and below
usingacompasswidthgreaterthan
DFrompointA, draw equal arcs above and below
usingacompasswidthlessthan
The correct choice is C.
SOLUTION:
The first step in bisecting
isfrompointA, draw
equal arcs above and below
usingacompass
width greater than
So,thecorrectchoiceisC.
ANSWER:
C
74.ALGEBRA Beth paid $74.88 for 3 pairs of jeans.
All 3 pairs of jeans were the same price. How much
did each pair of jeans cost?
F$24.96
G $37.44
H $74.88
J $224.64
ANSWER:
C
76.GRIDDED RESPONSE One endpoint of
has
coordinates (3, 5). If the coordinates of the midpoint
of
are(2,6), what is the approximate length of
SOLUTION:
Let (x, y) be the location of the other end point. Then
by the Midpoint Formula,
SOLUTION:
Divide $74.88 by 3.
74.88 3 = 24.96
The correct choice is F.
ANSWER:
F
75.SAT/ACT If
thenx =
A 0.4
B 0.6
C 1.5
D 1.6
E2
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The coordinates of the other end point are (7, 17)
The correct choice is C.
The length of
ANSWER:
1-3 Distance
and Midpoints
C
76.GRIDDED RESPONSE One endpoint of
has
coordinates (3, 5). If the coordinates of the midpoint
of
are(2,6), what is the approximate length of
SOLUTION:
Let (x, y) be the location of the other end point. Then
by the Midpoint Formula,
isabout24.2.
ANSWER:
24.2
Find the length of each object.
77.Refer to Page 35.
SOLUTION:
ANSWER:
SOLUTION:
38 mm or 3.8 cm
ANSWER:
38 mm or 3.8 cm
Draw and label a figure for each relationship.
lies in plane M and contains point H.
79.
SOLUTION:
Draw plane M. Place two points in the plane and
label them F and G. Draw
on
. Place another point
and label it H.
The coordinates of the other end point are (7, 17)
Use the Distance Formula to find the distance

between the endpoints.
ANSWER:
The length of
isabout24.2.
80.Lines r and s intersect at point W.
ANSWER:
24.2
Find the length of each object.
SOLUTION:
Draw a line and label it r. Draw a second line that
crosses the first line and label it s. Label the point of
intersection of the two lines W.
SOLUTION:
ANSWER:
ANSWER:
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So, the allowable weight for each piece of luggage is

9.25 lb or less.
ANSWER:
9.25 lb or less
80.Lines r and s intersect at point W.
SOLUTION:
Draw a line and label it r. Draw a second line that
crosses the first line and label it s. Label the point of
intersection of the two lines W.
Solve each equation.

82.
SOLUTION:
Isolate x.
ANSWER:
ANSWER:
5
83.
81.TRUCKS A sport-utility vehicle has a maximum
load limit of 75 pounds for its roof. You want to place
a 38-pound cargo carrier and 4 pieces of luggage on
top of the roof. Write and solve an inequality to find
the average allowable weight for each piece of
luggage.
SOLUTION:
SOLUTION:
Let x be the weight of each piece of luggage. Then
the combined weight of the 4 pieces of luggage is 4x.
The weight of the cargo carrier is 38 pounds.

The total weight is 4x + 38.
The maximum weight is 75 pounds.
That is, 4x+3875.
ANSWER:
15.5
84.
Solve for x.
SOLUTION:
Isolate a.
So, the allowable weight for each piece of luggage is

9.25 lb or less.
ANSWER:
ANSWER:
7.5
9.25 lb or less
Solve each equation.
82.
SOLUTION:
Isolate x.
85.
SOLUTION:
Isolate k.
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ANSWER:
1-3 Distance
and Midpoints
7.5
85.
SOLUTION:
Isolate k.
ANSWER:
86.
SOLUTION:
Isolate z.
ANSWER:
87.
SOLUTION:
Isolate n.
ANSWER:
4
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The distance between X and Yis8units.So,XY = 8.

The distance between A and B is

3.A(4, 9), B(2, 3)

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The distance between A and C is

4.A(4, 9), C(9, 0)

Use the number line to find the coordinate of

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or about 10.3 units

So, the midpoint of

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The coordinates of G are (4, 9).

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The coordinates of G are (4, 9).

Find the distance between each pair of points.

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or about 9.4 units

Find the distance between each pair of points.

The distance between M and L is

The distance between J and K is

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The distance between S and T is

The distance between M and L is

The distance between S and T is

The distance between S and T is

The distance between U and V is 5 units.

The distance between X and Y is

The distance between U and V is 5 units.

The distance between X and Y is

The distance between U and V is 5 units.

or about 14.4 units

The distance between X and Y is

The distance between E and F is

or about 14.4 units

The distance between X and Y is

The distance between E and F is

26.P(3, 4), Q(7, 2)

The distance between X and Y is

The distance between M and N is

26.P(3, 4), Q(7, 2)

28.Y(4, 9), Z(5, 3)

The distance between P and Q is

The distance between X and Y is

or about 6.1 units

or about 4.5 units

29.A(2, 4), B(5, 7)

27.M (3, 8), N(5, 1)

The distance between M and N is

The distance between A and B is

or about 7.3 units

or about 4.2 units

28.Y(4, 9), Z(5, 3)

30.C(5, 1), D(3, 6)