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5-1 Midsegments of triangles

Learn about the Midsegments of Triangles Theorem, stating that the segment joining midpoints of two sides is parallel and half the length of the third side. Solve for x when D, F, and E are midpoints. Explore examples.

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5-1 Midsegments of triangles

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  1. 5-1 Midsegments of triangles GEOMETRY

  2. Theorem 5-1 (Midsegment Thm): The segment that joins the midpoints of two sides of a triangle (midsegment) 1.) is parallel to the third side; 2.) is half as long as the third side.

  3. Ex. 2) Find x and the side x is contained in.

  4. D, F, and E are all MIDPOINTS of their sides

  5. Ex. 3)

  6. Ex. 4)

  7. Ex. 5)

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