[4.04] Segment A Bis a(n) A triangle is drawn. Inside the triangle segment A B is drawn. Point A represents one of the vertex points of the triangle. Point B is the midpoint of the side opposite angle A.

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[4.04] Segment A Bis a(n)  A triangle is drawn. Inside the triangle segment A B is drawn. Point A represents one of the vertex points of the triangle. Point B is the midpoint of the side opposite angle A.

anonymous · Answer

Segment AB is the height of the triangle.  The area of the triangle is (1/2) AB * base

directrix · Answer

@victors2  >>>Segment AB is the height of the triangle.  Not correct.

What is the name given to a segment of a triangle that is drawn from a vertex to the midpoint of the opposite side?