5.2 Use Perpendicular Bisectors

1. 5.2 Use Perpendicular 
Bisectors 1.) Define perpendicular bisectors 
and equidistant. 2.) Use the Perpendicular Bisector 
Theorem and its converse to find 
missing side lengths.

2. 5.2 Use Perpendicular Besectors segment, ray, or line perpendicular bisector - a ___________________ that is perpendicular to a segment at its 
______________ midpoint

3. 5.2 Use Perpendicular Besectors Example 1: BD is the perpendicular bisector 
of AC. Find AD

4. 5.2 Use Perpendicular Besectors Example 2: In the diagram, WX is the 
perpendicular bisector of YZ. (a) What segment lengths in the diagram are equal? (b) Is V on WX?

5. 5.2 Use Perpendicular Besectors Example 3: In the diagram, JK is the 
perpendicular bisector of NL. (a) Find NK. (b) Explain why M is on JK.

6. 5.2 Use Perpendicular Besectors Example 4: With a partner:  A B AC is the bis of BD. Find x and 
AD. JK is the bis of GH. Which 
segments are congruent? Find 
GH. ⊥ ⊥

7. Assignment: Textbook pg. 320 3-15 odd