Point C is the midpoint of segment AB, the length of which is 10 cm, find the distance between the midpoints of segments AC and CB.

univerkov | December 15, 2020 | education

AB = 10 cm
Since C is the middle of AB, AC = 5 cm and BC = 5 cm.
The middle of the segment AC = 5 cm / 2 = 2.5 cm
Midpoint of segment BC = 5 cm / 2 = 2.5 cm
The required distance is equal to the sum of the segments we found: 2.5 cm + 2.5 cm = 5 cm
Answer: 5 cm

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