Verifying Segment Congruence Using the Distance Formula
Use the distance formula to determine whether two line segments are congruent.

Use the distance formula to determine whether two line segments are congruent.
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10th Grade · Math · TEKS
5 lessons
Find fractional distances along segments, partition segments in given ratios using the section formula, and apply the distance formula to verify segment congruence.
derive and use the distance, slope, and midpoint formulas to verify geometric relationships, including congruence of segments and parallelism or perpendicularity of pairs of lines; and
use a problem-solving model that incorporates analyzing given information, formulating a plan or strategy, determining a solution, justifying the solution, and evaluating the problem-solving process and the reasonableness of the solution;