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Ed Midline
MIS Theorem
d BEIS Presented by:
Paul Jorel R. Santos
Objectives

solve problems involving midline theorem.

Review
•What is the difference between a rectangle and
a rhombus?

•Is it possible for a rectangle to be a rhombus?

Why?
Example 1

If 𝐴𝐷 = 5 and 𝐵𝐶 = 7, how long is EF?

Midline of a Trapezoid

The midline of a trapezoid (also known as median

or mid-segment) is the segment that joins the
midpoint of the legs of the trapezoid. It is parallel
to the bases.
Midline Theorem
The length of the midline of a trapezoid is equal

to half of the sum of the lengths of the bases.

Midline Theorem
Proof.
Given: Trapezoid ABCD with midline 𝐸𝐹
1
Prove: 𝐸𝐹 = (𝐴𝐷 + 𝐵𝐶)
2
Start by drawing diagonal 𝐵𝐷 from which it
intersects 𝐸𝐹 at G.
Midline Theorem
ΔABD is a triangle with E as the midpoint of 𝐴𝐵.

The line through the midpoint of one side of a

triangle and parallel to a second side will bisect
the third side; thus, G is the midpoint of 𝐵𝐷.
 Midline Theorem

1
𝐸𝐺 is the midline of ΔADB. Thus, 𝐸𝐺 = 𝐴𝐷.
2
1
𝐺𝐹 is the midline of ΔDBC. Thus, 𝐺𝐹 = 𝐵𝐶.
2
Since 𝐸𝐹 = 𝐸𝐺 + 𝐺𝐹, by substitution, you have:
1 1
𝐸𝐹 = 𝐴𝐷 + 𝐵𝐶
2 2
Midline Theorem
1
𝐸𝐹 = (𝐴𝐷 + 𝐵𝐶).
2
Example 1

If 𝐴𝐷 = 5 and 𝐵𝐶 = 7, how long is EF?

Solution
1
𝐸𝐹 = 𝐴𝐷 + 𝐵𝐶
2
1
𝐸𝐹 = (5 + 7)
2
1
𝐸𝐹 = (12)
2
𝐸𝐹 = 6
Example 2

If 𝐸𝐹 = 10, 𝐴𝐷 = 𝑥, while 𝐵𝐶 = 3𝑥, how long

are the bases?

Solution
1
𝐸𝐹 = (𝐴𝐷 + 𝐵𝐶)
2
1
10 = (𝑥 + 3𝑥)
2
20 = 4𝑥
𝐴𝐷 = 𝑥 = 5
𝐵𝐶 = 3𝑥 = 15
Problem 1
The length of the bases of a trapezoid are
represented by (4𝑥 + 5)𝑐𝑚 and (6𝑥 + 7)𝑐𝑚. If
the length of the midline is 16cm, find the exact
lengths of the bases.
Solution
Step 1: Set up the working equation.
4𝑥 + 5 + 6𝑥 + 7
= 16
2
Step 2: Solve the equation.
10𝑥 + 12
= 16
2
5𝑥 + 6 = 16
5𝑥 = 10
𝑥=2
Solution
4𝑥 + 5 = 4 2 + 5 = 13
6𝑥 + 7 = 6 2 + 7 = 19

Thus, the length of the bases are 13 cm and 19

cm, respectively.
Key Points

•The length of the midline of a trapezoid is equal

to the half of the sum of the lengths of the

bases.
 Quiz 5
Given: ABCD is a trapezoid with EF as the midline.
Solve the ff. (show your solution).
1. If 𝐴𝐷 = 9 and 𝐵𝐶 = 13, what is 𝐸𝐹?
2. If 𝐸𝐹 = 15, 𝐴𝐷 = 𝑥 − 1, while 𝐵𝐶 = 3𝑥 − 1,
how long are the bases?
Additional Activities
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•Midline Theorem
Reference
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•Grade 9 Mathematics Learner’s Material

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