Learning objective

1 Determine the length of a line segment. 2 Identify the coordinates of the midpoint of a line segment.

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Cambridge IGCSE MathematicsExtended Coordinate geometrySupplement content

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This point belongs to Length and midpoint, especially Length and midpoint outcomes.
You need to be able to 1 Determine the length of a line segment. 2 Identify the coordinates of the midpoint of a line segment.
The key ideas to know are Calculate, Determine, and State.
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Key concepts

CalculateDetermineState

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This objective helps connect Length and midpoint outcomes to exam-style questions, flashcards, and revision notes for Length and midpoint.

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Points A and B have coordinates A(1, 2) and B(7, 8).

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Calculate the length of the line segment AB.
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