Midsegment of Triangle

Which is true about any midsegment in a triangle?

• The midsegment is parallel to its corresponding (opposite) side.

• The midsegment is perpendicular to its corresponding (opposite) side.

• The midsegment is half as long as its corresponding (opposite) side.

• The midsegment connects the midpoints of two sides of a triangle.

• The midsegment is twice as long as its corresponding (opposite) side.

If D and E are Midpoints, then \overline{DE} is _______________.

• an angle bisector

• a perpendicular segment

• a median

• a midsegment 

Solve for x

• 8

• 11

• -6

• -10

Solve for x

• 6

• -10

• 8

• -7