Midpoint Segment 6F46Fb
1. **Problem statement:** Given that point C is the midpoint of segment MN, determine which of the following statements is FALSE:
- CM = 2(MN)
- MC = CN
- MN = 2(CM)
- CN = ½(MN)
2. **Recall the midpoint definition:**
If C is the midpoint of segment MN, then C divides MN into two equal parts. This means:
$$MC = CN = \frac{1}{2}MN$$
3. **Analyze each statement:**
- **CM = 2(MN):** Since CM is half of MN, this statement says CM is twice MN, which contradicts the midpoint property.
- **MC = CN:** This is true by definition of midpoint.
- **MN = 2(CM):** Since CM is half of MN, MN is twice CM, so this is true.
- **CN = ½(MN):** This is true by definition of midpoint.
4. **Conclusion:** The FALSE statement is:
$$CM = 2(MN)$$