The 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 KJ is a midsegment of triangle WXV, what is the relationship between KJ and WX?

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KJ is parallel to WX and KJ = 1/2 * WX.

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What is a midsegment in a triangle?

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

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If the length of side WX is 24, what is the length of the midsegment KJ?

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KJ = 1/2 * WX = 1/2 * 24 = 12.

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In triangle GHI, if TS is a midsegment and its length is 8, what is the length of side GH?

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GH = 2 * TS = 2 * 8 = 16.

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What can be concluded if two midsegments are equal in length?

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If two midsegments are equal, the sides they are parallel to are also equal in length.

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If angle Y measures 140 degrees, what can be said about angle X in triangle WXY?

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Angle X must measure 40 degrees, as the sum of angles in a triangle is 180 degrees.

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What is the sum of the angles in any triangle?

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The sum of the angles in any triangle is always 180 degrees.

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If QR is a midsegment of triangle WXY and its length is 6, what is the length of side WY?

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WY = 2 * QR = 2 * 6 = 12.

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How do you find the length of a midsegment if you know the lengths of the sides it connects?

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