Special Segments in Triangles

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What is a special segment in a triangle?

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A special segment in a triangle refers to segments such as medians, angle bisectors, altitudes, and perpendicular bisectors that have specific properties and functions within the triangle.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

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Define a median of a triangle.

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A median of a triangle is a segment that connects a vertex to the midpoint of the opposite side.

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What is an angle bisector?

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An angle bisector is a segment that divides an angle into two equal parts.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

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What is a perpendicular bisector?

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A perpendicular bisector is a segment that is perpendicular to a side of a triangle at its midpoint.

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What is a midsegment in a triangle?

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A midsegment is a segment that connects the midpoints of two sides of a triangle.

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How many medians does a triangle have?

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A triangle has three medians, one from each vertex.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

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What is the relationship between the medians of a triangle?

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The three medians of a triangle intersect at a point called the centroid, which divides each median into a ratio of 2:1.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

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What is the significance of the centroid in a triangle?

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The centroid is the point where the three medians intersect and is the center of mass of the triangle.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

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How do you find the length of a median in a triangle?

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To find the length of a median, use the formula: m = √(2a² + 2b² - c²) / 4, where a and b are the lengths of the sides adjacent to the vertex and c is the length of the opposite side.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

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What is the difference between a median and an altitude?

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A median connects a vertex to the midpoint of the opposite side, while an altitude is a segment from a vertex perpendicular to the opposite side.