The Triangle Midsegment Theorem

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What is the Triangle Midsegment Theorem?

Back

The Triangle Midsegment Theorem states that a midsegment of a triangle is parallel to one side of the triangle and its length is half the length of that side.

Front

If VW is a midsegment of triangle KIJ, and the length of segment KJ is 16, what is the length of segment VW?

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Front

In triangle FGH, if UV is a midsegment and the length of segment FG is 10, what is the length of segment UV?

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Front

What is a midsegment in a triangle?

Back

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

Front

If KJ is a midsegment of triangle WXV, and the length of segment WX is 24, what is the length of segment KJ?

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Front

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

Back

To find the length of a midsegment, measure the length of the side it is parallel to and divide by 2.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

If IJ is a midsegment of triangle MLN, and the length of segment ML is 18, what is the length of segment IJ?

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9

Front

What is the measure of angle Y if it is an exterior angle formed by extending one side of a triangle?

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The measure of angle Y is equal to the sum of the two opposite interior angles.

Front

In triangle KIJ, if the lengths of sides KI and KJ are 8 and 16 respectively, what is the length of the midsegment connecting the midpoints of KI and KJ?

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