A line that passes through two sides of a triangle divides the sides proportionally...always, sometimes, never?

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dan815 · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Side-Spitter Theorem - If a line is $\large{parallel}$ to one side of a triangle and intersects the other two sides, then it divides those sides proportionally.

anonymous · Answer

i dont understand so is it always?

anonymous · Answer

Notice the difference between your question and the Side-Splitter Theorem. The is a keyword that is very important.

anonymous · Answer

Youre really not helping me

dan815 · Answer

just look at the drawing no need to get fancy lol

anonymous · Answer

Sorry to hear that. I'm trying to teach you. I'll leave it to someone else if you prefer a different method of instruction.

dan815 · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

the answer choices are always sometimes and never . that helped me none

anonymous · Answer

I won't give you the answer. I'll help you to figure it out as best as I can.

anonymous · Answer

k bye

dan815 · Answer

lol

anonymous · Answer

sometimes