Prentice Hall Geometry

1-7 Midpoint and Distance in the Coordinate Plane

Objectives

To find the midpoint of a segment

To find the distance between two points in the coordinate plane

A Solve It problem demonstrates distance between points on a coordinate plane.
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In this lesson, you will learn how to find midpoints and distance on a grid like the one in the Solve It.

Essential Understanding You can use formulas to find the midpoint and length of any segment in the coordinate plane.


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Table of Contents

Prentice Hall Geometry Chapter 1 Tools of Geometry Chapter 2 Reasoning and Proof Chapter 3 Parallel and Perpendicular Lines Chapter 4 Congruent Triangles Chapter 5 Relationships Within Triangles Chapter 6 Polygons and Quadrilaterals Chapter 7 Similarity Chapter 8 Right Triangles and Trigonometry Chapter 9 Transformations Chapter 10 Area Chapter 11 Surface Area and Volume Chapter 12 Circles Skills Handbook Reference Visual Glossary Selected Answers Index Acknowledgments