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Definition of Perpendicular Bisector

Picture of perpendicular bisector

$ \overline { HJ}$ is a perpendicular bisector of segment $\overline{ KI} $ because $\overline{ HJ} $ is perpendicular to $ \overline{ KI }$ and $\overline{ HJ} $ also bisects KI. (bisect means divide into two equal halves)

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