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The length of line segment AB = 26. Point M is the midpoint of line segment onAB What is the length of line segment AM?

The length of line segment AB = 26. Point M is the midpoint of line segment onAB What-example-1
User Michael L
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Answer:

AM = 13 (Option B)

Explanations:

AB = 26

Note:

AM + MB = AB...............(1)

Since Point M is the midpoint of the line segment AB

MB = AM .........................(2)

Substitute equation (2) into equation (1)

AM + AM = AB

2AM = AB

AM = AB / 2

AM = 26/2

AM = 13

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