Math
Midsegments.
Definition
A segment connecting the midpoints of two sides of a triangle. The midsegment is parallel to the third side and exactly half its length. This is known as the Triangle Midsegment Theorem.
Examples
Real-world.
- 1 In a triangle with a base of 10 cm, the midsegment parallel to the base is 5 cm
- 2 Using midsegments to find missing lengths in coordinate geometry problems
- 3 The three midsegments of a triangle form a smaller triangle with 1/4 the area
Key Fact
A midsegment is parallel to the third side and half its length.