4.10.3 triangle midsegment theorem
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4.10.3 Triangle Midsegment Theorem
The student is able to (I can):
• Identify a midsegment of a triangle and use it to solve problems.
midsegment A segment that joins the midpoints of two sides of a triangle.
H
O
T
I C
E
Points I, C, and E are midpoints of ∆HOT.
IC, CE, and EIare midsegments.
Triangle Midsegment Theorem
A midsegment of a triangle is parallel to a side of the triangle, and its length is half the length of that side.
H
O
T
I C
E
1IC HT, IC HT
2=�
Examples Find each measure.
1. FE
FE = 2(LT) = 2(14)
= 28
2. m∠UFE
m∠UFE = m∠TSE
= 62º
3. UE
UE = 2(9) = 18
F
L
U
T
E
S
14141414
62º62º62º62º
LT and TSare midsegments.
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