The graph below shows a bridge between two islands. If point m is the mid point of PQ, and PM=6 centimeters, what is the length of PQ?
A. 3cm
B.9cm
C. 6cm
D. 12cm
I don't understand how to do this so please help.
Assuming PM is half way, what would be the whole way (PQ)?
12cm? Is dat right? The question is worded a little funny. So i got confused...
thx tho
To solve this problem, we need to understand the concept of midpoint. The midpoint of a line segment is the point that divides the segment into two equal parts. In this case, point M is the midpoint of line PQ.
Since PM is given as 6 centimeters, we know that both PM and MQ are equal in length. Therefore, MQ is also 6 centimeters.
To find the total length of line PQ, we need to add the lengths of PM and MQ together. So the length of PQ would be:
PQ = PM + MQ = 6cm + 6cm = 12cm
Therefore, the length of PQ is 12 centimeters.
The correct answer is D. 12cm.