Midsegment Theorem

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What is the Midsegment Theorem in geometry?

Back

The Midsegment Theorem states that the segment connecting the midpoints of two sides of a triangle is parallel to the third side and half its length.

Front

If SR = 68, what is the length of CA according to the Midsegment Theorem?

Back

34, because CA is half the length of SR.

Front

What is a midsegment in a triangle?

Back

A midsegment is a segment that connects the midpoints of two sides of a triangle.

Front

Name a midsegment of triangle ABC.

Back

Segment DE.

Front

How do you find the length of a midsegment in a triangle?

Back

The length of a midsegment is half the length of the side it is parallel to.

Front

If QR is a midsegment of triangle BCD, and BC = 22, what is the length of QR?

Back

11, because QR is half the length of BC.

Front

What is the relationship between a midsegment and the sides of a triangle?

Back

A midsegment is parallel to one side of the triangle and its length is half that of the side.

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If QR is a midsegment of triangle WXY and WY = 12, what is the length of QR?

Back

6, because QR is half the length of WY.

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Can a triangle have more than one midsegment?

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Yes, a triangle has three midsegments, one for each pair of sides.

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What is the significance of midsegments in triangle similarity?

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Midsegments create smaller triangles that are similar to the original triangle.