[b]Understanding a MIDPOINT.[/b][br][br][color=#0000ff][i]The definition is a point that divides a segment into 2 equal segments.[/i][br][br][/color][size=150]Use the midpoint tool to visualize where the midpoint is. [br]Drag A and/or B to see the impact on the midpoint.[/size]

[b]Understanding a PERPENDICULAR BISECTOR.[/b][br][br][color=#0000ff][i]The definition is a line that is both perpendicular to and divides a segment into 2 equal segments.[/i][br][br][/color][size=150]Use the perpendicular bisector tool to visualize where the perpendicular bisector is. [br]Drag A and/or B to see the impact on the perpendicular bisector.[/size]

[b][b][size=200][size=150]Construct the perpendicular bisector using the same steps from your notes in class.[/size][/size][/b][/b][br][br][color=#0000ff][b][color=#ff0000]When using the compass tool:[br][/color][/b][list][*][color=#ff0000]you must click on two points to set the measurement of your compass. [/color][/*][*][color=#ff0000]Then click on where you want the compass centered.[/color][/*][*][color=#ff0000]YOU WILL NEED TO ADD A POINT C FOR THE FIRST STEP OF THIS CONSTRUCTION[/color][/*][/list][/color][br]Drag A and/or B to see the impact on the perpendicular bisector.