Geometry

Chapters 6.1 & 6.4

Properties of Triangles &
Midsegments
Learning Target

Sections 6.1 & 6.4

Properties of Triangles To use special
properties of triangles &
midsegments to solve
triangle problems.
Perpendicular Bisector Theorem

Theorem 6.1 - In a plane, if a point lies on

the perpendicular bisector of a segment,
then it is equidistant from the endpoints
of the segment.
The Converse of Theorem 6.1 is true too.
Angle Bisector Theorem

Theorem 6.3 - If a point

lies on the bisector of an
angle, then it is
equidistant from the two
sides of the angle.

The Converse of Theorem

6.3 is also true.
Example 1

a. Find the measure of segment RS. b. Find the measure of segment AD.
Lines of a Triangle (∆)

Median - A segment from a vertex to

the midpoint of an opposite side.

Altitude - The perpendicular segment

from a vertex to the opposite side or
the line that contains the opposite
side.
Midsegment of a Triangle (∆)

Midsegment of a Δ - A segment that

connects the midpoints of two sides of
a triangle.
Midsegment Theorem: The segment
connecting the midpoints of two sides
of a triangle is parallel to the third side
and is half as long as that side.
If
then
Example 2

a. Solve for x, if DE is a b. Solve for x, if DE is a c. Find AC, if DE is a

midsegment of ΔABC. midsegment of ΔABC midsegment of ΔABC
 Special Properties of Triangles

❖ The longest side of a triangle is

opposite the largest angle.

❖ The shortest side of a triangle is is

opposite the smallest angle.

The Triangle Inequality Theorem:

The sum of the lengths of any two sides

of a triangle is greater than the length of
the third side.
Learning Target
You can use
Chapter 6.1 special
Properties of Triangles
properties of
triangles &
midsegments to
solve triangle
problems.