{"id":36335,"date":"2023-12-04T16:10:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T16:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/?page_id=36335"},"modified":"2023-12-11T04:30:56","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T04:30:56","slug":"segment-bisector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/segment-bisector","title":{"rendered":"Segment Bisector &#8211; Definition, Types, Facts, Examples, FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tMath-Vocabulary\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-7a7d9e05-de53-4305-8e66-4188a7d8b089\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/segment-bisector#0-what-is-a-segment-bisector-in-geometry>What Is a Segment Bisector in Geometry?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/segment-bisector#3-types-of-segment-bisectors>Types of Segment Bisectors<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/segment-bisector#6-how-to-find-the-segment-bisector-of-a-line>How to Find the Segment Bisector of a Line<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/segment-bisector#10-solved-examples-on-segment-bisector>Solved Examples on Segment Bisector<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/segment-bisector#11-practice-problems-on-segment-bisector>Practice Problems on Segment Bisector<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/segment-bisector#12-frequently-asked-questions-about-segment-bisectors>Frequently Asked Questions about Segment Bisectors<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-what-is-a-segment-bisector-in-geometry\">What Is a Segment Bisector in Geometry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The segment bisector simply means a geometric figure that bisects a line segment. It refers to any geometric figure (a line, a point, a line segment, or a ray) that cuts a line segment precisely in two equal parts.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a line segment is cut or split at its midpoint into two equal halves by any geometric figure such as a point or a line, we refer to the geometric figure as a segment bisector. The bisector of a line segment could be<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a point<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a line<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a line segment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a ray<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"613\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/examples-of-a-segment-bisector.png\" alt=\"Examples of a segment bisector\" class=\"wp-image-36344\" title=\"Examples of a segment bisector\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/examples-of-a-segment-bisector.png 613w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/examples-of-a-segment-bisector-300x253.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 613px) 100vw, 613px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recommended-games-container-id\" class=\"recommended-games-container\"><h4 class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Recommended Games<\/h4><div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\"><div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/identify-lines-line-segments-rays-angles\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/geometry_identify_pt_line_ray_angle_pt.png\" alt=\"Identify Lines, Line Segments, Rays, Angles Game\">\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Identify Lines, Line Segments, Rays, Angles Game<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/a>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/recognize-lines-line-segments-rays-angles\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/geometry_name_pt_line_ray_angle_pt.png\" alt=\"Recognize Lines, Line Segments, Rays, Angles Game\">\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Recognize Lines, Line Segments, Rays, Angles Game<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/a>\r\n<\/div><\/div><p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/games\">More Games<\/a><\/p><button class=\"scroll-right-arrow\"><\/button><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\n            const container = document.querySelector(\"#recommended-games-container-id\");\n            const slidesContainer = container.querySelector(\".recommended-games-container-slides\");\n            const cards = slidesContainer.querySelectorAll(\".game-card-container-outer\");\n            const scrollRightArrow = container.querySelector(\".scroll-right-arrow\");\n\n            function adjustContainerStyles() {\n                const numCards = cards.length;\n\n                if (numCards === 1) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"30%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 2) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"50%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 3) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"75%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"\";\n                }\n            }\n\n            function checkScrollPosition() {\n                const maxScrollLeft = slidesContainer.scrollWidth - slidesContainer.clientWidth;\n                if ((slidesContainer.scrollLeft + 10) >= maxScrollLeft) {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"none\"; 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A line has no endpoints and extends infinitely in both directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you mark two points A and B on a line, then the section of the line joining A and B is called a line segment AB, as shown in the figure below. Thus, a line segment has two endpoints and a definite length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/line-segment-ab-as-a-part-of-a-line-ab.png\" alt=\"Line segment AB as a part of a line AB\" class=\"wp-image-36345\" title=\"Line segment AB as a part of a line AB\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/line-segment-ab-as-a-part-of-a-line-ab.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/line-segment-ab-as-a-part-of-a-line-ab-300x233.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-segment-bisector-definition\">Segment Bisector: Definition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A geometric figure (a point, a line, a line segment, or a ray) that cuts a line segment exactly in half is called a segment bisector.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A segment bisector can be a vertical line or a slanted line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the above figure lines \u2018l\u2019 and \u2018m\u2019 are segment bisectors that bisect the segment AB at point P.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, AP = BP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/segment-bisector-example.png\" alt=\"Segment bisector - example\" class=\"wp-image-36346\" title=\"Segment bisector - example\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/segment-bisector-example.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/segment-bisector-example-300x184.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-types-of-segment-bisectors\">Types of Segment Bisectors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Point<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/point\">point<\/a> plays a crucial role in a segment bisector because it marks the midpoint of the line segment or point on the line that divides the line into two halves. Every <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/line-segment\">line segment<\/a> has a midpoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, the point \u2018P\u2019 is the midpoint of line segment AB. It bisects the line segment AB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"611\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/point-as-segment-bisector.png\" alt=\"Point as segment bisector\" class=\"wp-image-36347\" title=\"Point as segment bisector\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/point-as-segment-bisector.png 611w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/point-as-segment-bisector-300x230.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ray<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/ray\">ray<\/a> is a section or a part of a line that only has one fixed point and has no end at the other point. A ray as a segment bisector can be represented as shown in the figure below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, ray \u2018ST\u2019 acts as a segment bisector of line segment AB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ray-as-segment-bisector.png\" alt=\"Ray as segment bisector\" class=\"wp-image-36348\" title=\"Ray as segment bisector\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ray-as-segment-bisector.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ray-as-segment-bisector-300x219.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Line and line segment<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/geometry\">geometry<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/line\">line<\/a> is a straight one-dimensional figure that does not have a thickness, and it extends endlessly in both directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A line as a segment bisector can be represented as shown in the figure below. Also, any line segment on the line CD is also a segment bisector of AB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"458\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ilne-as-segment-bisector.png\" alt=\"lLne as segment bisector\" class=\"wp-image-36349\" title=\"lLne as segment bisector\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ilne-as-segment-bisector.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ilne-as-segment-bisector-300x222.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Plane<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A plane that passes through the midpoint of the line segment also acts as a segment bisector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/plane-as-a-segment-bisector.png\" alt=\"Plane as a segment bisector\" class=\"wp-image-36350\" title=\"Plane as a segment bisector\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/plane-as-a-segment-bisector.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/plane-as-a-segment-bisector-290x300.png 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-segment-bisector-and-midpoints\">Segment Bisector and Midpoints<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The midpoint of a segment bisector is the point at which the lines get divided into two equal halves. The midpoint for the two points is a point in the middle of the line that is equidistant from the two points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, the point \u2018P\u2019 is the midpoint of line segment AB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/segment-bisector-and-midpoint.png\" alt=\"Segment bisector and midpoint\" class=\"wp-image-36351\" title=\"Segment bisector and midpoint\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/segment-bisector-and-midpoint.png 610w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/segment-bisector-and-midpoint-300x221.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-segment-bisectors-and-perpendicular-bisectors\">Segment Bisectors and Perpendicular Bisectors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If a segment bisector is perpendicular to the line segment, it is known as a perpendicular bisector. In other words, a line segment that intersects another line segment at a right angle and divides it into two equal parts at its midpoint is known as a perpendicular bisector. Every line segment has only one perpendicular bisector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the given image, line CE is the perpendicular bisector of line segment AB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/perpendicular-bisector-of-a-line-segment.png\" alt=\"Perpendicular bisector of a line segment\" class=\"wp-image-36352\" title=\"Perpendicular bisector of a line segment\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/perpendicular-bisector-of-a-line-segment.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/perpendicular-bisector-of-a-line-segment-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-how-to-find-the-segment-bisector-of-a-line\">How to Find the Segment Bisector of a Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To find the segment bisector, identify the midpoint of that line segment and mark it with a point. A ray, or a line segment or a line passing through it is the required segment bisector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What is the segment bisector formula?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can easily find the midpoint of a line segment using the midpoint formula if the coordinates of the endpoints are known. If the coordinates of the endpoints are given by (x<sub>1<\/sub>,y<sub>1<\/sub>) and (x<sub>2<\/sub>,y<sub>2<\/sub>), then the coordinates of the midpoint are given by<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(x<sub>m<\/sub>, y<sub>m<\/sub>) = (x1 + x22,y1 + y22)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-how-to-draw-a-bisector-of-a-segment\">How to Draw a Bisector of a Segment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Case 1: No constraints on the angle made by the bisector<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When there are no restrictions on the bisector&#8217;s angle. The only thing left to do is figure out where the midpoint is. Mark The midpoint and draw the necessary bisector point, line, line segment, or ray through the midpoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As long a line or a segment or a ray passes through the midpoint, it is considered as a segment bisector. Note that infinitely many bisectors possible for a given line segment but only one perpendicular bisector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Infinitely-many-segment-bisectors-are-possible.png\" alt=\"Infinitely many segment bisectors are possible\" class=\"wp-image-36353\" title=\"Infinitely many segment bisectors are possible\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Infinitely-many-segment-bisectors-are-possible.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Infinitely-many-segment-bisectors-are-possible-300x248.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Case 2: Perpendicular Bisector<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a compass and a ruler, follow these steps to draw a perpendicular bisector of a line segment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Draw a line segment AB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/perpendicular-bisector-construction-step-i.png\" alt=\"Perpendicular bisector construction - step i\" class=\"wp-image-36354\" title=\"Perpendicular bisector construction - step i\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/perpendicular-bisector-construction-step-i.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/perpendicular-bisector-construction-step-i-300x195.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Set the compass so that its length is slightly more than half of the length of AB. Place the compass pointer at point A and draw arcs below and above the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/perpendicular-bisector-construction-step-ii.png\" alt=\"Perpendicular bisector construction - step ii\" class=\"wp-image-36355\" title=\"Perpendicular bisector construction - step ii\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/perpendicular-bisector-construction-step-ii.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/perpendicular-bisector-construction-step-ii-300x195.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Place the compass pointer at point B while maintaining the same length in the compass. Similarly, draw two arcs below and above the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/perpendicular-bisector-construction-step-iii.png\" alt=\"Perpendicular bisector construction - step iii\" class=\"wp-image-36356\" title=\"Perpendicular bisector construction - step iii\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/perpendicular-bisector-construction-step-iii.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/perpendicular-bisector-construction-step-iii-300x195.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Mark the points where the opposite arcs cut at points P and Q.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/perpendicular-bisector-construction-step-iv.png\" alt=\"Perpendicular bisector construction - step iv\" class=\"wp-image-36357\" title=\"Perpendicular bisector construction - step iv\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/perpendicular-bisector-construction-step-iv.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/perpendicular-bisector-construction-step-iv-300x195.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Using a ruler, draw a line PQ, which is a required perpendicular bisector of a segment AB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/construction-of-a-perpendicular-bisector-PQ-to-line-segment-AB.png\" alt=\"Construction of a perpendicular bisector PQ to line segment AB\" class=\"wp-image-36358\" title=\"Construction of a perpendicular bisector PQ to line segment AB\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/construction-of-a-perpendicular-bisector-PQ-to-line-segment-AB.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/construction-of-a-perpendicular-bisector-PQ-to-line-segment-AB-300x195.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-facts-about-segment-bisector\">Facts about Segment Bisector<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#0369a1;background-color:#e0f2fe\" class=\"wp-block-roelmagdaleno-callout-block has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-roelmagdaleno-callout-block-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-roelmagdaleno-callout-block-is-layout-flex\"><div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A segment bisector always divides a segment into two equal parts by passing through its midpoint.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A segment bisector may or may not be a perpendicular bisector.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The perpendicular bisector of any line segment is unique.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we have learned the definition of a segment bisector, to identify the various forms of segment bisectors, such as line segments, lines, rays, and points and steps to find and draw segment bisectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-solved-examples-on-segment-bisector\">Solved Examples on Segment Bisector<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>If a bisector is drawn to a 14 inches long line segment, what is the measure of each part of the line segment?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A bisector divides a line segment into two equal parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given, the measure of the line segment is 14 inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The measure of each part thus formed = 142 = 7 inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Identify whether the given figure is a ray, a line, or a segment of a line.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"347\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ray-line-and-line-segment-example.png\" alt=\"Ray, line, and line segment example\" class=\"wp-image-36359\" title=\"Ray, line, and line segment example\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ray-line-and-line-segment-example.png 347w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ray-line-and-line-segment-example-300x249.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 347px) 100vw, 347px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Figure 1 is a line, Figure 2 is a line, and Figure 3 is a line segment,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>What information is enough to identify point D and ray CD as the segment bisector?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"414\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ray-and-line-segment-example.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36360\" title=\"Ray and line segment example\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ray-and-line-segment-example.png 414w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ray-and-line-segment-example-300x194.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 414px) 100vw, 414px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the point D is the midpoint of the segment AB, we can say that point D and the ray CD is the segment bisector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>In the figure given below, find the value of \u2018x\u2019.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"197\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/segment-bisector-example-1.png\" alt=\"Segment bisector example\" class=\"wp-image-36361\" title=\"Segment bisector example\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/segment-bisector-example-1.png 460w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/segment-bisector-example-1-300x128.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the given figure, line \u2018l\u2019 is a segment bisector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, 9x \u2212 2 = 124<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u21d2 9x = 124 + 2 = 126<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u21d2 9x = 126<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u21d2 x $= \\frac{126}{9} = 14$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, the required value of \u2018x\u2019 is 14.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"5\">\n<li><strong>&nbsp;Find the value of \u2018x\u2019 and \u2018y\u2019.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"406\" height=\"187\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/perpendicular-bisector-example.png\" alt=\"Perpendicular bisector example\" class=\"wp-image-36362\" title=\"Perpendicular bisector example\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/perpendicular-bisector-example.png 406w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/perpendicular-bisector-example-300x138.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 406px) 100vw, 406px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the given figure, the vertical line is a perpendicular bisector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, 2x \u2212 5 = 11<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u21d2 2x = 11 + 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u21d2 2x = 16<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u21d2 x $= \\frac{16}{2} = 8$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3y \u2212 6 = 90<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u21d2 3y = 90 + 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u21d2 3y = 96<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u21d2 y $= \\frac{96}{3} = 32$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, the required value of \u2018x\u2019 and \u2018y\u2019 is 8 and 32 respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" 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class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: A ray<br\/>A segment of a line has a single endpoint and goes in the same direction forever known as a ray.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"2\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">2<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Point \u2018B\u2019 in the figure is _____.<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_question_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/midpoint-as-segment-bisector.png\"><\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">an endpoint<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">not a bisector<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">the midpoint<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">None of these<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: the midpoint<br\/>Point \u2018B\u2019 in the figure is the midpoint of line segment AC.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"3\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">3<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Which of the following is not a type of segment bisector?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Point<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Ray<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Line<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">Angle<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 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aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-a6777af4-0032-4367-9aeb-30ce4cb13a5d\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-a6777af4-0032-4367-9aeb-30ce4cb13a5d\"><strong>What are the different types of segment bisectors?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-a6777af4-0032-4367-9aeb-30ce4cb13a5d\">\n\n<p>Different types of segment bisectors are point, ray, line, line segment, etc.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-a6777af4-0032-4367-9aeb-30ce4cb13a5d\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-a6777af4-0032-4367-9aeb-30ce4cb13a5d\"><strong>What is the perpendicular bisector?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-a6777af4-0032-4367-9aeb-30ce4cb13a5d\">\n\n<p>A line segment that intersects another line segment at a right angle and divides it into two equal parts at its midpoint is known as a perpendicular bisector.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-a6777af4-0032-4367-9aeb-30ce4cb13a5d\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-a6777af4-0032-4367-9aeb-30ce4cb13a5d\"><strong>What is the point from which the segment bisector passes?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-a6777af4-0032-4367-9aeb-30ce4cb13a5d\">\n\n<p>The point name of the point from which the segment bisector passes is the midpoint of the segment.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-a6777af4-0032-4367-9aeb-30ce4cb13a5d\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-a6777af4-0032-4367-9aeb-30ce4cb13a5d\"><strong>Which tool is used for drawing segment bisectors?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-a6777af4-0032-4367-9aeb-30ce4cb13a5d\">\n\n<p>A compass and a ruler can be used to draw a segment bisector.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-a6777af4-0032-4367-9aeb-30ce4cb13a5d\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-a6777af4-0032-4367-9aeb-30ce4cb13a5d\"><strong>How many bisectors (lines) does a segment have?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-a6777af4-0032-4367-9aeb-30ce4cb13a5d\">\n\n<p>We can draw infinitely many lines passing through the midpoint of the line segment that intersect the segment at different angles.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Is a Segment Bisector in Geometry? The segment bisector simply means a geometric figure that bisects a line segment. It refers to any geometric figure (a line, a point, a line segment, or a ray) that cuts a line segment precisely in two equal parts. 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