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Question
Point M is the midpoint of seg AB. If AB = 8 then find the length of AM.
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Solution
We have l(AB) = 8
Since, M is the midpoint of seg AB, then
l(AM) = `1/2` of l(AB)
∴ l(AM) = `1/2` × 8
∴ l(AM) = 4
So, length of AM is 4.
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