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To fill the blanks: with the measure of sides for the given figure .
Answer to Problem 1WE
Explanation of Solution
Given Information:
Two
Formula used:
The following theorems are used.
1) Theorem 5-11 - In a triangle the line joining the midpoints of two legs will be parallel to the third leg and will be equal to half its measure.
In the triangle ABC given below, M and N are midpoints of sides AB and AC respectively. Therefore, by the theorem,
Calculation: Consider the figure below.
Here, A, B, E and F are the midpoints of sides
Using the theorem presented above, in triangles XCD and YCD the sides
It is given that
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