what are the special lines and segments that are related to triangles?

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what are the special lines and segments that are related to triangles?

2006-11-28 09:11:29 · 2 answers · asked by Beth L 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

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Theres quite a few, so check out the source below for a good summary.

2006-11-28 09:16:50 · answer #1 · answered by stephen m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

vertices-sides; altitude-straight line through one side and perpendicular to the opposite(forms a right angle); angle bisector-straight line through a vertex that cuts the opposite angle in half; median-divides a triangle into two equal areas; hypotenuse- the longest side found on right triangles

just a little bit of info on triangles

2006-11-28 17:46:19 · answer #2 · answered by Tasha D Gemini 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋