Question

Triangle FGH is formed by connecting the midpoints of the side of triangle CDE The lengths of the sides of triangle FGH are shown. Find the perimeter of triangle CDE. Figures not necessarily drawn to scale.

Answer 1

Answer: 36

Explanation:

By the triangle midsegment theorem, CE=16, CD=10, and ED=10.

So, the perimeter of triangle CDE is 10+10+16=36