Triangle Midsegment Theorem

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What is the Triangle Midsegment Theorem?

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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.

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If a midsegment of a triangle is 12 inches long, what is the length of the side it corresponds to?

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24 inches.

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How many midsegments can be found in a triangle?

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A triangle has 3 midsegments.

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

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

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

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DE is half the length of BC.

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What is the significance of midsegments in triangle geometry?

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Midsegments help in understanding triangle properties, including similarity and proportionality.

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If QR is a midsegment of triangle FGH, and QR = 5.5, what is the length of side GH?

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11 (since QR is half the length of GH).

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

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Length of side = 2 * Length of midsegment.

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Can the length of a midsegment be determined without knowing the coordinates of the triangle?

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Yes, if the lengths of the sides are known.

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If segment BD is equal to segment AD, what can be inferred about the triangle?

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BD and AD are segments that connect the midpoints of two sides of the triangle.