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Triangle QRS is formed by connecting the midpoints of the side of triangle NOP. The lengths of the sides of triangle QRS are shown. What is the length of NP? Figures not necessarily drawn to scale.

Triangle QRS is formed by connecting the midpoints of the side of triangle NOP. The-example-1
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The value of NP is 6

The Midpoint Theorem asserts that in a triangle, a line segment joining the midpoints of two sides is parallel to the third side and is half its length.

This theorem reveals a relationship between midpoints and parallel lines within a triangle.

Since SQR is formed by joining the mid point of triangle NOP, then

SR = NQ = QO

NQ = 4cm

NS = SP = SQ

SQ = 3

NS = 3

SP = 3

NP = SP + NS

= 3+3 = 6

Therefore the value of NP is 6

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