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Section 5-4. Midsegment Theorem. Midsegment of a Triangle. The segment connecting the midpoints of two sides of a triangle. Example:. Find the coordinates of the endpoints of each midsegment. Recall the Midpoint Formula:. Midsegment Theorem.
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Section 5-4 Midsegment Theorem
Midsegment of a Triangle • The segment connecting the midpoints of two sides of a triangle
Example: Find the coordinates of the endpoints of each midsegment. Recall the Midpoint Formula:
Midsegment Theorem • Midsegment is parallel to the third side of the triangle • Midsegment is half as long as the third side.
AND A M N B C ║ 6 cm midpoint Midsegment midpoint 12 cm
A M N B C Examples 14 cm 2x 8 m 28 cm 12 16 m
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