Geometry
1.2 Practice A
Name___________________
Date:___________________
Write the Segment Addition Postulate for the points described. Draw a picture to help.
1. S is between D and P
2. J is between S and H
C is between A and E. For each problem, draw a picture representing the three points and the
information given. Solve for indicated.
3. If AC = 24 in. and CE = 13 in., AE = _____.
4. If CE = 7in. and AE = 23 in., AC = _____.
Use the figure to write the segment addition postulate, write an equation and solve for x.
5.
x + 10
B
A
5
C
2x+6
6.
39
A
B
9x+7
C
- 3x+20
If U is between T and B, find the value of x and the lengths of the segments. Draw a
picture, write the segment addition postulate, write an equation and solve.
7. TU = 2x, UB = 3x + 1, TB = 21
8. TU = 4x-1, UB = 2x -1, TB = 5x
x = _______
x = _______
TU = ______
TU = ______
UB = ______
UB = ______
TB = ______
TB = _______
O is the midpoint of segment FG. Draw a picture, write an equation and solve. Find the length
of each segment.
9. FO = 3x + 17, OG = 7x – 15
10. FO = x + 10, FG = 3x + 10
x = _______
FO = _____
OG = _____
FG = _____
x = ______
FO = _____
OG = _____
FG = ______