Prove that the segment that joins the midpoints of two sides of a triangle has a length equal to one-half the length of the third side. (HINT: In the drawing, MN is extended to D, a point on CD. Also, CD is parallel to AB.) N

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Prove that the segment that joins the
midpoints of two sides of a triangle has a length equal to
one-half the length of the third side.
(HINT: In the drawing, MN is extended to D, a point on CD.
Also, CD is parallel to AB.)
N
Transcribed Image Text:Prove that the segment that joins the midpoints of two sides of a triangle has a length equal to one-half the length of the third side. (HINT: In the drawing, MN is extended to D, a point on CD. Also, CD is parallel to AB.) N
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