1. A Median...(look at the Geometry Reference Sheet to see what to put in blanks.)
• Originates
of the triangle at a
. Connects the
to the
of the
side
● Divides the side into two
Example of a median:
D
A
If AD is the median of A ABC,
then BD = CD.
Is not always contained
triangle and
Example of an Altitude:
A
--
B
If AD is the altitude of
A ABC, then mZ ADB-90°.
2. Solve for x.
2x + 1
Answer: x =
4. An Altitude... (look at the Geometry Reference Sheet to see what to put in blanks.)
• Originates
of the triangle at a
●
Connects the vertex to the line
●
parts.
3x - 31
(4x-6)*
of an obtuse triangle).
Answer: x =
5. Solve for x.
(you are working with degrees here!)
3. Solve for x.
10x + 9
6x + 21
Answer: x =
the opposite side at a
the triangle (some altitudes are legs of a
6. Solve for x.
(you are working with degrees here!)
pa
(5x + 2)
Answer: x =
angle
+53)*