Median of a Trapezoid
What is a trapezoid?
A Trapezoid is a quadrilateral with only one pair of parallel sides
Try moving side a and side c
Which 2 sides (a,b,c,d) were parallel?
What is the median of a trapezoid?
A line segment located half-way between the two bases.
Median of a Trapezoid
Examine line segments f, g, i, & j
Now, examine line segments k, h, & l
How would you describe the relationship between the length of the bases (k & h) to the length of the median (l)?
What would be the correct formula for finding the median (l) with bases k & h?
Recap
1. What is a trapezoid?
2. What is the median of a trapezoid?
3. What is the formula for finding the median of a trapezoid?