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triangles introduction to the triangle midsegment theorem try again your answer is incorrect. - lz: your answer is incorrect. in the figure below, points j, k, and l are the midpoints of the sides of △xyz. suppose jk = 38, xz = 96, and yx = 56. find the following lengths. kl = 28 yz = 76 lz = 48
Step1: Recall the Midsegment Theorem
The midsegment of a triangle is parallel to the third side and half as long. Also, the midpoints divide the sides into two equal parts.
Step2: Find \( KL \)
Since \( J, K, L \) are midpoints, \( KL \) is a midsegment parallel to \( YX \). By the midsegment theorem, \( KL=\frac{1}{2}YX \). Given \( YX = 56 \), so \( KL=\frac{56}{2}=28 \).
Step3: Find \( YZ \)
\( JK \) is a midsegment parallel to \( YZ \). By the midsegment theorem, \( JK=\frac{1}{2}YZ \). Given \( JK = 38 \), so \( YZ = 2\times JK=2\times38 = 76 \).
Step4: Find \( LZ \)
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For \( KL \): 28, \( YZ \): 76, \( LZ \): 28