Midsegments of a Triangle

The midsegment of the triangle is 5x-1.

Find the value of x.

Remember the formula... 2(midsegment) = opp. side

• x = 6

• x = 7

• x = 11.8

• x = 12.4

Find the length of AB.

Remember the formula... 2(midsegment) = opp. side

• 6

• 11

• 17

• 68

Is DE 1/2 the length of BC?

• Yes

• No

What is the length of the Midsegment?

• 6

• 9

• 12

• 18

Complete the statement, the midsegment of a triangle is half the length of the ___ ____ to it.

• angle oppostie

• side perpendicular

• side parallel

• incenter point

How many midsegments does a triangle have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the length of its corresponding side?

• 6 inches

• 12 inches

• 24 inches

• Cannot be determined without the coordinates.

Name a segment that has the same length as segment BD.