Asked by Laura
Given: Y is the midpoint of segment XY
Prove: XY = 1/2 XZ
Prove: XY = 1/2 XZ
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oobleck
Y cannot be the midpoint of XY. So let's call it M.
Since XM ≅ MY, their lengths are equal
length of XY is the sum of those two lengths
Now substitute, and divide by 2
Since XM ≅ MY, their lengths are equal
length of XY is the sum of those two lengths
Now substitute, and divide by 2
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