Segments in Triangles

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

• altitude 
• perpendicular bisector
• angle bisector
• angle bisector

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

• angle bisector
• perpendicular bisector
• altitude
• median

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

• angle bisector
• perpendicular bisector
• median
• altitude

• 11
• 22
• 5.5
• 3.67

Which of the following describes a median of a triangle?

• A segment that is perpendicular to the side of a triangle at its midpoint.
• A segment with endpoints at the vertex and midpoint of the opposite side.
• A segment that connects two midpoints of two sides.
• A segment that connects the vertex and the opposite side at 90 degrees. 

Tags

CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

Which of the following describes a perpendicular bisector of a triangle?

• A segment that is perpendicular to the side of a triangle at its midpoint.
• A segment with endpoints at the vertex and midpoint of the opposite side.
• A segment that connects two midpoints of two sides.
• A segment that connects the vertex and the opposite side at 90 degrees. 

Tags

CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

Which of the following describes an altitude of a triangle?

• A segment that is perpendicular to the side of a triangle at its midpoint.
• A segment with endpoints at the vertex and midpoint of the opposite side.
• A segment that connects two midpoints of two sides.
• A segment that connects the vertex and the opposite side at 90 degrees. 

Find the length of AD

• 2
• 4
• 6
• 8