What is a median in a triangle?
5.2 Medians & Altitudes*

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A median is a line segment that connects a vertex of a triangle to the midpoint of the opposite side.
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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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What is an altitude in a triangle?
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An altitude is a perpendicular segment from a vertex to the line containing the opposite side.
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How many altitudes does a triangle have?
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A triangle has three altitudes, one from each vertex.
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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 perpendicular to the opposite side.
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What is a perpendicular bisector?
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A perpendicular bisector is a line that divides a segment into two equal parts at a right angle.
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How do you find the length of a median in a triangle?
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The length of a median can be found using the formula: m = 1/2 * √(2a² + 2b² - c²), where a and b are the lengths of the sides adjacent to the median, and c is the length of the opposite side.
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