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C M ¯ is the median for Δ A B C from vertex C to side A B ¯ . a) Name two line segments that must be congruent. _ b) Is ∠ 1 necessarily congruent to ∠ 2 ? _

C M ¯ is the median for Δ A B C from vertex C to side A B ¯ . a) Name two line segments that must be congruent. _ b) Is ∠ 1 necessarily congruent to ∠ 2 ? _

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Elementary Geometry for College Students

Elementary Geometry for College Students

6th Edition

ISBN: 9781285195698

Author: Daniel C. Alexander, Geralyn M. Koeberlein

Publisher: Cengage Learning

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Chapter 3.CT, Problem 8CT

C M ¯ is the median for Δ A B C from vertex C to side A B ¯ .
a)	Name two line segments that must be congruent. _
b)	Is ∠ 1 necessarily congruent to ∠ 2 ? _

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