Use Medians and Altitudes

Identify AD as a median, altitude, neither, or both according to what can be proved.

• Median
• Altitude
• Neither
• Both

Identify AD as a median, altitude, neither, or both according to what can be proved.

• Median
• Altitude
• Neither
• Both

Identify AD as a median, altitude, neither, or both according to what can be proved.

• Median
• Altitude
• Neither
• Both

Identify AD as a median, altitude, neither, or both according to what can be proved.

• Median
• Altitude
• Neither
• Both

Which of the following segments represents a median?

• BX
• AZ
• AC
• BZ

Which of the following segments represents an altitude?

• BX
• AZ
• AC
• BZ

Given SA is the altitude, which of the following statements is false?

• ∠SAR = 90
• ∠RAS ≅ ∠SAT
• ∠SAT = 90
• ∠TSR = 90

Fill in the blank.
Altitudes hit the ground at _______ degrees.

• 180
• 90
• 60
• 360

Which of the following describes a median of a triangle?

• A segment that passes through the middle of the triangle.
• A segment with endpoints at the vertex and midpoint of the opposite side.
• A segment that connects two midpoints of two sides.
• A segment that connects the vertex and the opposite side at 90 degrees. 

Which of the following describes an altitude of a triangle?

• A segment that passes through the middle of the triangle.
• A segment with endpoints at the vertex and midpoint of the opposite side.
• A segment that connects two midpoints of two sides.
• A segment that connects the vertex and the opposite side at 90 degrees.