Question

In trapezoid TRAP, the parallel bases are TP and RA

Is UV the midline of trapezoid TRAP? Why or why not?

Use the Trapezoid Midline Theorem that states the properties of
the midline of a trapezoid to justify your answer.

Answer 1

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Answer:

UV is not the midline. (The midline length is 4.5.)

Explanation:

The trapezoid midline is the average of the lengths of the bases. Here, the midline length would be ...

(7 ft +2 ft)/2 = (9 ft)/2 = 4.5 ft

The line length shown is 3.5 ft, so the segment shown is not the midline.