2. If a line segment joins the midpoints of two sides of a triangle, then, its length is equal to one - half the length of the third side. Given: Triangle LME C and G are midpoints of LM and EM, respectively Prove: CG =-LE 2 M

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Write a coordinate proof to prove each of the following.
2. If a line segment joins the midpoints of two sides of a triangle, then, its
length is equal to one
half the length of the third side.
Given:
Triangle LME
C and G are midpoints of
LM and EM, respectively
CG = LE
1
Prove:
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M
Transcribed Image Text:2. If a line segment joins the midpoints of two sides of a triangle, then, its length is equal to one half the length of the third side. Given: Triangle LME C and G are midpoints of LM and EM, respectively CG = LE 1 Prove: %3D M
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