Question

a 16 - centimeter segment, $overline{ab}$, is bisected at point $o$. then, those segments, $overline{ao}$ and $overline{bo}$, are bisected. how long is each new segment? (1 point)

Explanation:

Step1: Bisect the 16 - cm segment

When segment $\overline{AB}$ of length 16 cm is bisected at point $O$, we get $AO = BO=\frac{16}{2}=8$ cm.

Step2: Bisect $AO$ and $BO$

Since $AO = 8$ cm and it is bisected, each new - segment from bisecting $AO$ has length $\frac{8}{2}=4$ cm. Similarly, for $BO$ of length 8 cm, when bisected, each new - segment has length $\frac{8}{2}=4$ cm.

Answer:

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