Math Problem Statement

Point M is the midpoint of Line Segment AB. Point N is the midpoint of Line Segment AM. If AN = 7 , then what is the length of Line Segment AB ?

Solution

We are given that:

  • Point MM is the midpoint of line segment ABAB,
  • Point NN is the midpoint of line segment AMAM,
  • The length of segment AN=7AN = 7.

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Let the total length of line segment ABAB be LL.

  2. Since MM is the midpoint of ABAB, the length of segment AMAM is half of ABAB: AM=L2AM = \frac{L}{2}

  3. Point NN is the midpoint of AMAM, so the length of segment ANAN is half of AMAM: AN=AM2=L22=L4AN = \frac{AM}{2} = \frac{\frac{L}{2}}{2} = \frac{L}{4}

  4. We are told that AN=7AN = 7, so: L4=7\frac{L}{4} = 7

  5. Solving for LL: L=7×4=28L = 7 \times 4 = 28

Conclusion:

The length of line segment ABAB is 28\boxed{28}.

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Here are 5 related questions to expand on this concept:

  1. What is the formula to find the midpoint of a line segment on a coordinate plane?
  2. How do you find the length of a line segment given its endpoints in a coordinate plane?
  3. If the midpoint is given, how do you find the endpoints of a segment?
  4. How can you divide a line segment into any ratio?
  5. What are some real-world applications of midpoints?

Tip: Midpoints divide a line segment into two equal parts, which is crucial for geometric constructions and problem-solving.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Midpoint Theorem
Line Segments

Formulas

Midpoint Formula: If M is the midpoint of AB, then AM = AB / 2
Midpoint of a segment formula: If N is the midpoint of AM, then AN = AM / 2

Theorems

Midpoint Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8