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+ | In a right triangle, the length of the hypotenuse is twice the length of the median which bisects it. If the hypotenuse is <math>13</math>, the median must be <math>6.5</math>. | ||
== See also == | == See also == |
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Problem
In and . Also, is the midpoint of side and is the foot of the altitude from to . The length of is
Solution
In a right triangle, the length of the hypotenuse is twice the length of the median which bisects it. If the hypotenuse is , the median must be .
See also
1986 AHSME (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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