Find the value of x.
A triangle is drawn with a midsegment. The midsegment is labeled x and the side of the triangle that is parallel to the midsegment is labeled 18.

9

18

27

36
Find the value of x.
A triangle is drawn with a midsegment. The midsegment is labeled x and the side of the triangle that is parallel to the midsegment is labeled 18.

9

18

27

36
@Mathematics

Question

Find the value of x.
A triangle is drawn with a midsegment. The midsegment is labeled x and the side of the triangle that is parallel to the midsegment is labeled 18.

9

18

27

36 
 Find the value of x.
A triangle is drawn with a midsegment. The midsegment is labeled x and the side of the triangle that is parallel to the midsegment is labeled 18.

9

18

27

36 
 @Mathematics

anonymous · Answer

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aroub · Answer

x=1/2 (18)

x= 9

anonymous · Answer

If these are given as options, then obviously x should be 9 because x should be less than 18.

anonymous · Answer

Aroub can you explain why x should be half of 18. Is there any property?

aroub · Answer

yes! here: The mid-segment theorem states that: If a segment join the midpoint of two sides of a triangle, then it is parallel to the third side, and it's length is one-half the length of the third side.

:)

aroub · Answer

so yes you are right! it must be less than 18! :D