Question

6. In the isosceles trapezoid shown, GJ =5 and HI =9. Determine the length of the midsegment of the trapezoid.14B.7C.9D. 5

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The median of a trapezoid is half the sum of their bases:

`\begin{gathered} m=(1)/(2)(GJ+HI) \\ m=(1)/(2)(5+9)=(1)/(2)\cdot14=7 \end{gathered}`

Answer:

The correct option is B. 7