. Prove that the line joining the midpoint of a median to a vertex of the triangle trisects the side opposite the vertex considered.
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Let's consider a triangle ABC, with vertices A, B, and C. Let's say D is the midpoint of side BC, making AD a median of triangle ABC. Now, let E be the midpoint of AD. We need to prove that the line segment BE trisects side AC. Show more…
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