Question

Prove that a line that divides two sides of a triangle proportionally is parallel to the third side. Be sure to create and name the appropriate geometric figures.

Answer 1

somebody please help me im desperate

Answer 2

Could you attach a simple illustration of how the triangle is divided?

Answer 3

this is all that the question said.

Answer 4

I'm bit confused because if line divides a triangle proportionally, the line would be perpendicular not parallel to to the third side..?

Answer 5

i already answered the problem on my own. thank you so much for your help though. :)