5-2 CLASSWORK (Special Segments)

Front

A segment that divides an angle into two congruent angles.

Back

Angle Bisector

Front

In which type of triangle is it possible for an altitude to be OUTSIDE of the triangle?

Back

Obtuse Triangles

Front

The figure is an example of a(n) ...

Back

Median

Front

The altitude is __________ to the side of a triangle.

Back

Perpendicular

Front

QR is a ___________ of triangle WUV

Back

Midsegment

Front

What is a segment that connects the midpoints of two sides of a triangle called?

Back

Midsegment

Front

What is the point where the three medians of a triangle intersect?

Back

Centroid

Front

What is the relationship between the altitude and the base of a triangle?

Back

The altitude is perpendicular to the base.

Front

What is the definition of a median in a triangle?

Back

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

Front

What is the definition of an altitude in a triangle?

Back

A segment from a vertex perpendicular to the line containing the opposite side.