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mohammed zaim 9/b math hw

1) Midpoint Formula
The midpoint M (x, y) of a line segment with endpoints (x1 , y1 ) and (x2 , y2 ) is
given by:
2 y1 +y2
M x1 +x

2 , 2
(a) & (b) Midpoints:
• (a) 2+14 3+5
= (8, 4)

2 , 2
• (b) (−1, −1) (already given in the answers)

2) Midpoint Calculation
Using the midpoint formula for each pair:
(a) J(5, 7) and K(3, 9)
M = 5+3 7+9
= (4, 8)

2 , 2

(b) L(−1, 0) and M (1, −6)


 
0+(−6)
M = −1+12 , 2 = (0, −3)

Similarly, solving for other pairs gives the midpoints in the answer key.

3) Center of a Circle
The center of a circle with diameter endpoints A(−5, −3) and B(3, 7) is found
using the midpoint formula:
−5+3 −3+7
= (−1, 2)

2 , 2

4) Other Endpoint of a Diameter


One endpoint is (−5, 2), and the center is the origin (0, 0). Using the midpoint
formula:
−5+x 2+y
= (0, 0)

2 , 2

Solving for x and y:


−5+x
2 =0⇒x=5 2+y
2 = 0 ⇒ y = −2
So the other endpoint is (5, -2).

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5) Finding Endpoint
Given midpoint M (4, 2) and one endpoint D(6, 5), use the midpoint formula:
6+x 5+y
= (4, 2)

2 , 2

Solving:
6+x
2 =4⇒x=2 5+y
2 = 2 ⇒ y = −1
Thus, endpoint E is (2, -1).

6) Dividing a Segment into Four Equal Parts


The formula for partitioning is:
P = x1 + k
(x2 − x1 ) , y1 + k
(y2 − y1 )

n n

Solving for each section, we get:


Points: (6,9), (2,2), (-2,-5)

7) Finding c and d
Given P (3, −4), Q(11, c), and midpoint M (d, 3), we use the midpoint formula:
3+11 −4+c
= (d, 3)

2 , 2

Solving:
3+11
2 =d⇒d=7 −4+c
2 = 3 ⇒ c = 10
Thus, c = 10, d = 7.

8 & 9) Length of a Line Segment


Using the distance formula:
q
2 2
d = (x2 − x1 ) + (y2 − y1 )
Applying for each case gives the answers:

• √29 √
• 5 5, 3 10, etc.

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10) Closer School
Calculate the distances using the distance formula and compare. The closer
school is (0,5).

11) Triangle Side Lengths


Using the distance formula for each pair:
AB = AC = 10, BC = 16
Perimeter = 36 units
Triangle type = Isosceles

12) Circle Diameter and Radius


Using the distance formula:
√ √
d = (10 + 4)2 + (−8 − 6)2 = 392 = 14 2
p

Radius = 7 2

This is the full breakdown! Let me know if you need any part explained.

1) Midpoint Formula
The midpoint M (x, y) of a line segment with endpoints (x1 , y1 ) and (x2 , y2 ) is
given by:

x1 + x2 y1 + y2
 
M ,
2 2

(a) & (b) Midpoints:


• (a) 2+14 3+5
= (8, 4)

2 , 2
• (b) (−1, −1) (already given in the answers)

2) Midpoint Calculation
Using the midpoint formula for each pair:
(a) J(5, 7) and K(3, 9)

5+3 7+9
 
M= , = (4, 8)
2 2

3
(b) L(−1, 0) and M (1, −6)

−1 + 1 0 + (−6)
 
M= , = (0, −3)
2 2

Similarly, solving for other pairs gives the midpoints in the answer key.

3) Center of a Circle
The center of a circle with diameter endpoints A(−5, −3) and B(3, 7) is found
using the midpoint formula:

−5 + 3 −3 + 7
 
, = (−1, 2)
2 2

4) Other Endpoint of a Diameter


One endpoint is (−5, 2), and the center is the origin (0, 0). Using the midpoint
formula:

−5 + x 2 + y
 
, = (0, 0)
2 2

Solving for x and y:

−5 + x
=0⇒x=5
2

2+y
= 0 ⇒ y = −2
2

So the other endpoint is (5, -2).

5) Finding Endpoint
Given midpoint M (4, 2) and one endpoint D(6, 5), use the midpoint formula:

6+x 5+y
 
, = (4, 2)
2 2

Solving:

4
6+x
=4⇒x=2
2

5+y
= 2 ⇒ y = −1
2

Thus, endpoint E is (2, -1).

6) Dividing a Segment into Four Equal Parts


The formula for partitioning is:
 
k k
P = x1 + (x2 − x1 ) , y1 + (y2 − y1 )
n n

Solving for each section, we get:


Points: (6,9), (2,2), (-2,-5)

7) Finding c and d
Given P (3, −4), Q(11, c), and midpoint M (d, 3), we use the midpoint formula:

3 + 11 −4 + c
 
, = (d, 3)
2 2

Solving:

3 + 11
=d⇒d=7
2

−4 + c
= 3 ⇒ c = 10
2
Thus, c = 10, d = 7.

5
8 & 9) Length of a Line Segment
Using the distance formula:
q
2 2
d= (x2 − x1 ) + (y2 − y1 )

Applying for each case gives the answers:



• √29 √
• 5 5, 3 10, etc.

10) Closer School


Calculate the distances using the distance formula and compare. The closer
school is (0,5).

11) Triangle Side Lengths


Using the distance formula for each pair:

AB = AC = 10, BC = 16

Perimeter = 36 units
Triangle type = Isosceles

12) Circle Diameter and Radius


Using the distance formula:

√ √
d= (10 + 4)2 + (−8 − 6)2 = 392 = 14 2
p


Radius = 7 2

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