4. Proofs with Perpendicular Lines
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What defines the distance from a point to a line?
The distance from point C to AB is 8 centimeters.
We see that the segment that measures 12 centimeters is not perpendicular to AB. Conversely, the segment that is perpendicular to AB measures 8 centimeters. The distance from point $C$ to AB is 8 cm.