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Can a segment bisect a line?
No. Since a line is infinite, it has no mid-point. A bisector must go through a midpoint so nothing can bisect a line (not even a segment).
Why bisect a line segment?
To find its mid point. Which then raises the question why find its midpoint and I cannot answer that.
Why does a line segment have one midpoint and can have many bisectors?
A bisector is a line (or line segment) which passes through the midpoint. You can have multiple lines intersect at this one point, and all of them will bisect the original line segment, since they pass through its midpoint. A perpendicular bisector passes through the midpoint, and also is perpendicular to the original line segment, so there will be only one of those.
Does a midpoint bisect a line?
A midpoint is in the middle of the line but does not bisect it because it is just a point on that line and does not cross the line.
What is a segment bisect?
Bisect a segment is to divide the line segment into 2
Can a segment bisect a line?
No. Since a line is infinite, it has no mid-point. A bisector must go through a midpoint so nothing can bisect a line (not even a segment).
Why bisect a line segment?
To find its mid point. Which then raises the question why find its midpoint and I cannot answer that.
How do you find midpoint of a segment?
Take a compass, extend it about 3/4 of the length of the segment. Then from one end of the segment, draw a 180 degree arc. From the other end draw another arc. Connect the points where the arcs intersect. Where the line intersects with the segment is the midpoint of the segment. That is how you bisect a segment to find the midpoint - geometrically.
Why does a line segment have one midpoint and can have many bisectors?
A bisector is a line (or line segment) which passes through the midpoint. You can have multiple lines intersect at this one point, and all of them will bisect the original line segment, since they pass through its midpoint. A perpendicular bisector passes through the midpoint, and also is perpendicular to the original line segment, so there will be only one of those.
Can a segment bisect bisect a segment?
No
Does a midpoint bisect a line?
A midpoint is in the middle of the line but does not bisect it because it is just a point on that line and does not cross the line.
What is a segment bisect?
Bisect a segment is to divide the line segment into 2
Can a segment bisect a segment?
No
To find the midpoint of a segment first mark a point not on the segment then fold the paper so that the point you marked and a point on the line are included in the fold true or false?
False that is to find the perpendicular bisect.
Do rectangle diagonals cross at their midpoint?
Yes they bisect each other at their midpoint
A line that intersects a segment at its midpoint?
A line that intersects a segment at its midpoint bisects the segment.
Is it possible to bisect a segment with a perpendicular segment?
Yes. it is possible to bisect a segment with a perpendicular segment. Follow the link to learn how to do it: http://www.mathopenref.com/constbisectline.html
