ANW 11-19-2024 Triangle Midsegments

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What is a midsegment in a triangle?

Back

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

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What is the relationship between the length of a midsegment and the length of the side it is parallel to?

Back

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

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If segment BD is a midsegment, what segment has the same length as BD?

Back

Segment AD has the same length as segment BD.

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How do you find the length of a side of a triangle using the midsegment?

Back

Use the formula: 2(midsegment) = length of the side parallel to it.

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If the midsegment of a triangle is represented as 5x - 1, how do you solve for x?

Back

Set up the equation 2(5x - 1) = length of the parallel side and solve for x.

Front

What is the length of side AC if LN (the midsegment) is 5?

Back

The length of side AC is 10.

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If QR is a midsegment of triangle BCD, how do you find the value of x?

Back

Use the formula: 2(midsegment) = opposite side length and solve for x.

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What is the formula to calculate the length of a side of a triangle using its midsegment?

Back

The formula is: Length of the side = 2(midsegment length).

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What is the significance of midsegments in triangle geometry?

Back

Midsegments help in understanding the properties of triangles and their side lengths.

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Can a midsegment be longer than the side it is parallel to?

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No, a midsegment is always shorter than the side it is parallel to.