5-1 Triangle Midsegment
The MIDSEGMENT OF A TRIANGLE is a segment that connects the midpoints of and 2 of the triangle's sides.
In the applet below, be sure to change the locations of the triangle's vertices before sliding the slider. Be sure to drag the slider several times. As you do, pay close attention to the phenomena you're observing.
After interacting with the applet below for a few minutes, please answer the questions that follow.
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The length of the triangle side is _________________ the length of the midsegment.
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The midsegment is ___________________ to the triangle side.