The coordinates of Triangle ABC are A (0,5), B (8,20), and C (0,26). Find the length of each side and the perimeter of Triangle ABC. Then find the perimeter of the triangle formed by the three midsegments of Triangle ABC.

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mathlegend · Answer

@cam330 First you need to know the distance formula....

$$\sqrt{(x ^{2}-x ^{1})^{2}}+(y ^{2}-y ^{1})^{2}$$

mathlegend · Answer

Lets start with side AB... 
A (0,5), B (8,20)

mathlegend · Answer

@cam330 let me know when you are back.

anonymous · Answer

Got it explained in class today. Thanks for your help.