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HW:
Concepts of Geometry Notes
Section 3-2: Constructing Perpendicular bisectors
Midpoint - ___________ on a line that is ___________________ from the other two
points on a line.
Segment Bisector- a line, ray, or segment that passes through the ______________ of
a segment.
________=_________
Constructing a Segment Bisector of two already existing points.
1. Place the compass on one end point, and open it to
approximately two thirds the length of the segment.
2. Draw a half circle
3. Keep this setting and draw a half circle from the
other point on the segment.
4. Place the straight edge on the two new points and
mark where it crosses the line.
Perpendicular Bisector- a line that divides a line segment into two ___________ parts
and is _________________ to the line segment.
Midsegment- segment that connects ______________ of ______ sides of a triangle.
*What is created when all 3 midsegments are constructed? ____________________
Median – Connect the __________ of a triangle to the _____________ of its
______________ side.
*What is Unique about the 3 medians of a triangle?? _____________________