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&eti-Midsegments of Triangles
Name the segment that is parallel to the given segment.
1)
AB
2) XY
3) CB
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Points M, N, and Pare the midpoints of the sides of I::,.QRS. QR = 30, RS = 30, and SQ = 18.
4) Find MN.
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5) Find MQ.
6) Find MP.
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7) Find PS.
8) Find PN
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9) Fi nd RN.
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Find the value of x.
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x+ 9
Dis the midpoint of AB. E is the midpoint of CB .
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If mL.A = 70, find mL.BDE.
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If mL.BED = 73, find mL.C.
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If DE= 23 , findAC.
22)
If AC = 83 , find DE.
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Find the distance across the lake in each diagram.
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7 km
5.8 mi
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Use the diagram at the right.
26) Which segment is shorter for kayaking across the lake, AB or
BC ? Explain.
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27) Which distance is shorter, kayaking from A to B to C, or walking
from A to X to C? Explain.
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X
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x, y, and z are midpoints. Perimeter 6. PQR = 132, RQ = 55, and PZ = 20.
Perimeter 6. XYZ =
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MN is the midsegment. Find the
coordinates of M and N Find the
slopes of AB and M N .
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