Triangle Midsegment

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

How does the length of a midsegment compare to the length of the third side of the triangle?

Back

The length of a midsegment is half the length of the third side of the triangle.

Front

If DE is a midsegment of triangle ABC, what can be said about segments DE and BC?

Back

Segment DE is parallel to segment BC and is half its length.

Front

What is the relationship between midsegments in a triangle?

Back

Midsegments of a triangle are parallel to the sides of the triangle and are half their lengths.

Front

If QR is a midsegment of triangle WUV and its length is 8, what is the length of side WV?

Back

The length of side WV is 16, since the midsegment is half the length of the side.

Front

Name a property of midsegments in triangles.

Back

Midsegments divide the triangle into two smaller triangles that are similar to the original triangle.

Front

What is the significance of midpoints in determining midsegments?

Back

Midpoints are used to define the endpoints of the midsegment, ensuring it connects the two sides of the triangle.

Front

If segment NP is parallel to segment EF, what can be inferred about their lengths?

Back

If NP and EF are midsegments, then NP is half the length of the side it is parallel to.

Front

How can you identify a midsegment in a triangle?

Back

A midsegment can be identified by locating the midpoints of two sides and drawing a line segment between them.

Front

What is the formula to find the length of a midsegment if the lengths of the sides are known?

Back

The length of the midsegment is equal to (1/2) * length of the side it is parallel to.