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Perpendicular Bisector Theorem

Any point on the perpendicular bisector (red line) of AB will be equidistant from A and B.

Formal Proof

Statements Reasons 1. the red line is the perpendicular bisector of AB 1. Given 2. AM=MB          2. def of perp bisector 3. <AMD=90=<BMD        3. def of perp bisector 4.DM=DM          4. reflexive property 5. triangle AMD = triangle BMD     5. SAS 6. AD=BD          6. CPCTC