In Question 4, point C is called a mid-point of line segment AB. Prove that every line segment has one and only one mid-point

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In Question 4, point C is called a mid-point of line segment AB. Prove that every line segment has one and only one mid-pointa

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answered Nov 8, 2017 by sforrest072 (157,439 points) 61 410 942
selected Nov 8, 2017 by jisu zahaan
 
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Let there be two such mid points C and D. Then from above theorem 

AC = 1 /2 AB 

and AD = 1 /2 AB 

∴ AC = AD 

But this is possible only if D coincides with C. Therefore, C is the unique mid-point. Proved.

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