Question

Which segment in the diagram below is an altitude? Which segment is a median?
MEDALS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

Hint: the altitude of the triangle is measured PERPENDICULAR to the base of the triangle. Does that help any?

Answer 2

yes, better than what @LemonCake673 put that's for sure

Answer 3

So be it. Joe, please identify the altitude of the triangle.

Answer 4

nv

Answer 5

Great. Now, J, what does "median" mean when we're discussing geometry (not statistics)?

Answer 6

A median is a segment connecting any vertex of a triangle to the midpoint of the opposite side.

Answer 7

Very nice indeed! Please go back and look at the illustration. Do you see a median there? If so, identify it.

Answer 8

cb

Answer 9

Beautiful. I see you know your stuff!

Answer 10

Thank you @mathmale

Answer 11

My pleasure, LemonCake.

Answer 12

#Sarcasm

Answer 13

nv, and cb right

Answer 14

Again, yes! Good going.

Answer 15

thank you @mathmale