5.1 Midsegment of Triangles

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Midsegments of Triangles

Theorem

LO:SWBAT solve for the missing length of a triangle using the midsegment of the triangle.

DOL: SWBAT correctly answer ⅗ questions over the midsegments of a triangle

What is a midsegment???

The Midsegment Theorem: The middle piece is half the
long piece

Multiple Choice

What is the value of x?

• 12

• 13

• 14

• 52

Multiple Choice

What is the value of x?

• 2.5

• 11

• 9

• 10

Multiple Choice

What is the value of x?

• 12

• 3

• 6

• Cannot Solve

We can use the same midsegment formula to solve for x.​

​Solving Using Algebra

Math Response

What is the length of midsegment DE?

Type answer here

Correct Answer: 16

Deg^°

Rad

Math Response

What is the value of X?

Type answer here

Correct Answer: 5

Deg^°

Rad

Multiple Choice

What is the measure of side IJ?

• 13

• 14

• 11

• 12