If a triangle has a perimeter of 36 inches, which of the following would be the perimeter of the triangle formed by connecting its midpoints? (1) 18 inches (3) 24 inches (2) 20 inches (4) 72 inches

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Athms asked Aug 27, 2022

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If a triangle has a perimeter of 36 inches, which of the following would be the perimeter of the triangle

formed by connecting its midpoints?
(1) 18 inches
(3) 24 inches
(2) 20 inches
(4) 72 inches

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Athms asked Aug 27, 2022

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Answer:

1) 18 inches

Explanation:

By the Midsegment Theorem: A midsegment connecting two sides of a triangle is parallel to the third side and is half as long the third side.

ans: 36/2 = 18

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