Understanding Perpendicular Bisector
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A perpendicular bisector is a line that cuts a line segment into two equal parts and is at a right angle to it.
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Given points C(0,0) and D(4,0), and lines AB (through A(2,2) and B(2,-2)), EF (E(4,2) and F(6,0)), GH (G(0,2) and H(-2,0)), and IJ (I(3,3) and J(5,1)), which line is the perpendicular bisector of $\overline{CD}$?
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Real-World Problem
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Teenager Scenario
A new park is being built such that a walking path is the perpendicular bisector of the main road, ensuring equal distance from two main entrances.
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Thinking Challenge
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Think About This
Prove that any point on the perpendicular bisector of $\overline{AB}$ is equidistant from $A$ and $B$.
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