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Topic 1 Lesson 3

Midpoint and Distance


I CAN…
use the midpoint and distance formulas to solve problems.

CONCEPT
Midpoint Formula

A midpoint of a segment is the point that divides the segment into two congruent segments.
The midpoint of with P( x1, y1 ) and Q( x2, y2 ), is:

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EXAMPLE 1 Find a Midpoint


​What is the midpoint of

Substitute the coordinates of the endpoints of into


the Midpoint Formula.

COMMON ERROR
Finding the midpoint is like finding the average of the x-coordinates and the y-coordinates, so be sure to
add the coordinates before dividing by 2.

Try It!
3. ​Find the midpoint for each segment with the given endpoints.
a. C(−2, 5) and D(8, −12) b. E(2.5, −7) and F(−6.2, −3.8)

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CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING
EXAMPLE 4 The Distance Formula
How can you find the distance between P(x1, y1) and Q(x2, y2) on the coordinate plane?

The length of is the distance between points P and Q,

Observation ​To find distance between the two points you can change the order.

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APPLICATION
EXAMPLE 5 Find the Distance
A pitcher throws a ball to a batter, who hits the ball to the shortstop. If the ball travels
in a straight line between each, what is the total distance traveled by the ball? Round
your answer to the nearest tenth of a foot.

Formulate Represent the pitcher at point P(5, 5), the batter at point B(0, 0), and the shortstop
at point S(5, 10).

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EXAMPLE 5 Find the Distance


Compute Use the Distance Formula to find each distance.

Interpret The total distance the ball traveled is about 7.1 + 11.2 = 18.3 units,
or about (18.3)(9) = 164.7 ft.

Try It!
5. H
​ ow far does the shortstop need to throw the ball to reach the first baseman? Round
your answer to the nearest tenth of a foot.

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CONCEPT SUMMARY
Midpoint and Distance on the Coordinate Plane

MIDPOINT DISTANCE

EXAMPLE
The endpoints of are P(−3, 4) and Q(1, 7).

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Do You UNDERSTAND?
1. ? ESSENTIAL QUESTION How are the midpoint and length of a segment on the
coordinate plane determined?
2. Error Analysis Corey calculated the midpoint of with A(−3, 5) and B(1, 7).
What is Corey’s error?.

3. Vocabulary If M is the midpoint of what is the relationship between PM and MQ?


Between PM and PQ?

4. Generalize Is it possible for to have two distinct midpoints, M1(a, b) and


M2(c, d)? Explain.

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