Guided Practice #2
Practice Problem #3
Find the length of segment RT.
Ok, so this is a midsegment problem. Remember,
Start by entering your known values.
Answer: 12
Simplify the numerator.
Answer: 21
Simplify to solve. Put your answer in decimal format.
RT = ___
Answer: 10.5
Practice Problem #4
Find the length of segment PQ.
Even though you are not solving for the midsegment, you can still use the relationship between the midsegment and the bases to find the missing length.
Start by entering your known values.
Answer: 16, 20
Multiply both sides by 2 to eliminate the fraction.
___ = ___
Answer: 32, x + 20
Isolate the x to solve.
___ = x
Answer: 12
