Trapezoid Mid-Segment: 2 Discoveries
- Author:
- Lindsay Ross, Tim Brzezinski, George Gardner
- Topic:
- Trapezoid
Recall that a MID-SEGMENT (or Median) of a trapezoid is a segment that connects the midpoints of its 2 non-base sides.
Interact with the applet below for a few minutes.
Be sure to change the locations of the trapezoid's VERTICES lots of times!
What 2 conclusions can you make about the mid-segment of any trapezoid?