How to Construct a Perpendicular Bisector of a Line Segment

How to Construct a Perpendicular Bisector of a Line Segment

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Mathematics

10th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains how to construct a perpendicular bisector of a given line segment AB. It involves using a compass to draw arcs from points A and B, marking the intersection points of these arcs, and drawing a straight line through these points to form the perpendicular bisector, line L. The tutorial concludes by confirming that line L bisects AB at point M, making AM equal to BM.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of the points where the arcs intersect?

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What can you conclude about line L in relation to line segment AB?

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