Medians and Altitudes

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What is an altitude in a triangle?

Back

An altitude is a perpendicular segment from a vertex to the line containing the opposite side.

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What is a median in a triangle?

Back

A median is a segment that connects a vertex to the midpoint of the opposite side.

Front

At what angle do altitudes intersect the base of a triangle?

Back

Altitudes intersect the base of a triangle at 90 degrees.

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Can a line segment be both a median and an altitude?

Back

Yes, a line segment can be both a median and an altitude if it meets the criteria for both.

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What is the relationship between the angles formed by an altitude and the sides of a triangle?

Back

The angle formed by an altitude and the base is 90 degrees.

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Front

If AD is an altitude, what can be said about angle ∠A?

Back

Angle ∠A is 90 degrees.

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Front

Which segment represents an altitude in a triangle?

Back

An altitude is represented by a segment that is perpendicular to the base.

Front

What is the significance of the median in a triangle?

Back

The median divides the triangle into two smaller triangles of equal area.

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Front

How do you identify an altitude in a triangle?

Back

An altitude can be identified as the segment that forms a right angle with the base.

Front

What is the difference between a median and an altitude?

Back

A median connects a vertex to the midpoint of the opposite side, while an altitude is perpendicular to the base.