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Mid-point theorem

Objective:

To verify the mid-point theorem for a triangle.

Theorem :

The line segment connecting the midpoints of two sides of a triangle is parallel to the third side
and is congruent to one half of the third side.

Basic concepts and facts

1.ParallelLines:
Two lines are parallel if they do not meet at any point.
2.CongruentTriangles:
Two triangles are congruent if their corresponding angles and corresponding sides are equal.
3.Similartriangles:
Two triangles are similar if their corresponding angles equal and their corresponding sides are in
proportion.

Proof of theorem:

Given in the figure A :

AP=PB, AQ=QC.

To prove:

PQ || BC and PQ=1/2 BC

Plan:

To prove ▲ APQ ≅ ▲ QRC


Proof steps:

1. AQ=QC [midpoint]
2. ∠ APQ = ∠QRC [Corresponding angles for parallel lines cut by an transversal].
3. ∠PBR=∠QRC=∠APQ [Corresponding angles for parallel lines cut by an transversal].
4. ∠RQC=∠PAQ [When 2 pairs of corresponding angles are congruent in a triangle, the third
pair is also congruent.]
5. Therefore , ▲APQ ≅ ▲QRC
6. AP=QR=PB and PQ=BR=RC.

Since midpoints are unique, and the lines connecting points are unique, the proposition is proven.

Materials Required:

Colored papers, sketch pens, geometry box, a pair of scissors, fevicol and eraser.

Procedure:

1. Form a sheet of paper.


2. Cut a ▲ABC.
3. Find Mid-points P and Q of AB and AC respectively by paper folding.
4. Join P and Q by folding and making a crease PQ.
5. Cut ▲APQ.
6. Superimpose AQ over QC so that QP falls along CB.

Observation:
1. Line PQ || Line BC
2. PQ=RC
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3. PQ =2 𝐵𝐶

Result:

“The line segment connecting the midpoints of two sides of a triangle is parallel to the third side
and is congruent to one half of the third side. ”

BIBLIOGRAPHY

www.youtube.com/watch
www.cliffsnotes.com/math/geometry/polygons/the-midpoint-theorem
www.learnnext.com/lesson/CBSE-IX-Maths-Mid-Point-Theorem.htm

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