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7.3: The Midsegment Theorems: Goal 1 Using Midsegments of Goal 2 Using Properties of

1) The document discusses properties of midsegments of triangles and trapezoids, including that a triangle midsegment is parallel to the third side and half as long, and that a trapezoid midsegment is equal to half the sum of the parallel sides. 2) Examples are provided to demonstrate using the midsegment theorems to find lengths of sides and segments in various triangles and trapezoids. 3) Similar triangles are formed when a triangle midsegment is drawn, and this relationship is used in one example to find the measure of an angle.

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7.3: The Midsegment Theorems: Goal 1 Using Midsegments of Goal 2 Using Properties of

1) The document discusses properties of midsegments of triangles and trapezoids, including that a triangle midsegment is parallel to the third side and half as long, and that a trapezoid midsegment is equal to half the sum of the parallel sides. 2) Examples are provided to demonstrate using the midsegment theorems to find lengths of sides and segments in various triangles and trapezoids. 3) Similar triangles are formed when a triangle midsegment is drawn, and this relationship is used in one example to find the measure of an angle.

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7.

3: The Midsegment Theorems

Goal 1 Using Midsegments of


Triangles and Trapezoids.
Goal 2 Using Properties of
Midsegments.
Concept: Triangle Midsegment Theorem
• If a segment joins the midpoints of two sides of a
triangle, then the segment is parallel to the third side
and is half as long.
Concept: Identifying Parallel Segments
• What are the three pairs of parallel segments in triangle
DEF?

DF
• RS || ____
ED
• ST || ____
FE
• TR || ____
Concept: Similar Triangles
The midsegment of a triangle creates 2 similar triangles

∆XYZ ~ ∆UVZ
Find the mLVUZ.
X LYXZ = LVUZ
65O

U so

mLVUZ = 65º
Y V Z
Concept: Using Midsegments of a Triangle
a) In ∆XYZ, which segment is parallel to XY

TU
XY || _____ Y

b) Find YZ and XY
S U
8
YZ  _____
5
10
XY  _____ 4

X T Z
Concept: Using Midsegments of a Triangle cont.

In the diagram, ST and TU are midsegments of


triangle PQR. Find PR and TU.

16 ft
PR = ________ 5 ft
TU = ________
Concept: Using Midsegments of a Triangle cont.

In the diagram, XZ and ZY are midsegments of


triangle LMN. Find MN and ZY.

53 cm
MN = ________ 14 cm
ZY = ________
Example 6
In the diagram, ED and DF are midsegments of
triangle ABC. Find the value of x and DF.
52

3x- 4

x = ________
10 DF = ________
26
You Try!
Given: DE = x + 2; BC = 18
Find the value of x and DE. A

1 x+2 E
DE  BC D

2
1
x  2  (18) B C
2 18
x29
x7

DE  9
Concept: Trapezoid definition

A Trapezoid is a quadrilateral with only


one pair of parallel sides.

Base Amgle Base b2 Base Amgle

Leg Leg

Base Amgle Base b1 Base Amgle


Concept: Isosceles Trapezoid
Isosceles Trapezoids have congruent legs.

In a Isosceles Trapezoid each pair of


base angles are congruent.
Concept: Definition of a Trapezoid
Midsegment
Midsegment connect the midpoints of the legs.

EF is the midsegment of trapezoid ABCD


Concept: Trapezoid Midsegment
Formula
The Midsegment is equalto half the
sum of the parallal sides.
Concept: Trapezoid Midsegment
Formula
Example: Find NO
The Midsegment equal half the parallel sides sum.
Concept: Trapezoid Midsegment
Formula
Example: Find the value of x.
The Midsegment equal half the parallel sides sum.

x=3

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