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If AB = 4, find AC. B is the midpoint of AC

If AB = 4, find AC. B is the midpoint of AC-example-1

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By definition, a midpoint divides a line or a segment into two equal parts.

If B is the midpoint of AC and AB = 4, then BC = 4 as well.

To get the length of AC, simply add the length of AB and BC.


4+4=8

Therefore, the measure of AC is 8 units.

If AB = 4, find AC. B is the midpoint of AC-example-1
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