Segment Means in Triangles

Which is true about any midsegment in a triangle? (Select all that apply.)

• 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.

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.

Based on the markings, segment BG represents the...

• angle bisector

• median

• altitude

• perpendicular bisector

• an angle bisector

• a perpendicular segment

• a median

• a midsegment 

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

• angle oppostie

• side perpendicular

• side parallel

• incenter point

If AC = 42, find DF.

• 21

• 84

• 14

• 28

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

If LN = 5, then AC = ______.

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 25