Why is it important to learn about the median of a triangle?

Medians and Altitudes in Triangles

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Thomas White
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It is a fundamental concept in geometry.
It is only useful for advanced mathematics.
It is only applicable in real-world scenarios.
It is not relevant for any exams.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a median in a triangle?
A line that bisects the triangle into two equal areas.
A line from a vertex to the midpoint of the opposite side.
A line from a vertex to the opposite side.
A line parallel to one side of the triangle.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many medians can a triangle have?
Four
One
Two
Three
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an altitude in a triangle?
A line parallel to one side of the triangle.
A line from a vertex perpendicular to the opposite side.
A line from a vertex to the midpoint of the opposite side.
A line that bisects the triangle into two equal areas.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which theorem is used to find the length of the median?
Ceva's Theorem
Thales' Theorem
Pythagorean Theorem
Euler's Theorem
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in using the Pythagorean theorem to find the median?
Find the centroid of the triangle.
Draw a perpendicular bisector.
Identify the right triangle.
Calculate the area of the triangle.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the formula for the length of the median from vertex A?
M_a = 1/2 * sqrt(2b^2 + 2c^2 - a^2)
M_a = sqrt(b^2 + c^2 - a^2)
M_a = 1/2 * (b + c - a)
M_a = b^2 + c^2 - a^2
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can the median formula be adapted for a median drawn from vertex B?
Subtract b^2 instead of a^2.
Add b^2 instead of a^2.
Add c^2 instead of a^2.
Subtract c^2 instead of a^2.
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