Question

Find the value of x

Answer 1

@Directrix

Answer 2

This is the theorem you need:

The segment joining the midpoints of two sides of a triangle is parallel to the third side of the triangle AND has length 1/2 that of the third side.

Your Task: Solve for x:

2x - 6 = (1/2)*16

2x - 6 = 8

x = ? @DeeBush96 Post what you get and we will compare answers. Okay?

Answer 3

7 @Directrix

Answer 4

Yes, I agree that x = 7.

Answer 5

which of the following statements is not true?
A.) <AIK ≅<AKJ
B.) <IJB ≅<KJB
C.) <BKJ ≅<AKJ
D.) <BIA ≅<BKA

Answer 6

@Directrix

Answer 7

i was thinking b or d @Directrix

Answer 8

no

Answer 9

got it

Answer 10

I marked up the diagram. This is a tricky question. So, let's think together about it.

Answer 11

I am putting the options here for easier viewing:

A.) <AIK ≅<AKJ
B.) <IJB ≅<KJB
C.) <BKJ ≅<AKJ
D.) <BIA ≅<BKA

Answer 12

ok

Answer 13

Look at this option: C.) <BKJ ≅<AKJ

and look at the marked up diagram I posted.

Answer 14

They are not marked congruent. So, that statement is not true.