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8. Coordinate Proofs
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Exercise 8 Page 643

Do we need to use the Distance Formula?

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We will only use the Distance Formula when it's absolutely necessary. Given that, our plan has three steps:

  1. Use the definition of a midpoint to relate HG and FG.
  2. Determine the horizontal sides, HJ and FO by calculating the absolute value of the difference between the x-coordinates of the segments endpoints.
  3. Determine JG and OG by the Distance Formula.