Question

two sides of a triangle is ______ to the third side and ______ its length.
a. perpendicular; equal to
b. parallel; equal to
c. parallel; one - half
d. perpendicular; one - half
e. parallel; twice

Explanation:

The mid - segment theorem of a triangle states that the segment connecting the midpoints of two sides of a triangle is parallel to the third side and half its length.

Answer:

C. parallel; one - half