Median vs. Altitude
In ABC, segment CDis called an ALTITUDE and segment CE is called a MEDIAN.
Move points A, B, and C around to help you answer the questions below.
How would you define the median of a triangle?
How would you define the altitude of a triangle?
True or False: The median and the altitude of a triangle are always the same thing.
Was it ever possible to get the median and altitude to be the same? Explain when (if possible).