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Midline Theorem: Dasmariñas Integrated High School

This document discusses the midline theorem for trapezoids. It begins with objectives to solve problems involving the midline theorem. It then reviews the differences between rectangles and rhombi. The main part defines the midline of a trapezoid as the segment joining the midpoints of the legs. It states the midline theorem - that the length of the midline is equal to half the sum of the lengths of the bases. Examples are given to illustrate how to use the theorem to find missing side lengths. The document concludes with a quiz and additional activities.

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Midline Theorem: Dasmariñas Integrated High School

This document discusses the midline theorem for trapezoids. It begins with objectives to solve problems involving the midline theorem. It then reviews the differences between rectangles and rhombi. The main part defines the midline of a trapezoid as the segment joining the midpoints of the legs. It states the midline theorem - that the length of the midline is equal to half the sum of the lengths of the bases. Examples are given to illustrate how to use the theorem to find missing side lengths. The document concludes with a quiz and additional activities.

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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV – A (CALABARZON)
City Schools Division of Dasmariñas
DASMARIÑAS INTEGRATED HIGH SCHOOL
Congressional South Ave. Burol I, Dasmariñas City

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MIS Theorem
d BEIS Presented by:
Paul Jorel R. Santos
Objectives

solve problems involving midline theorem.


Review
•What is the difference between a rectangle and
a rhombus?

•Is it possible for a rectangle to be a rhombus?


Why?
Example 1

If 𝐴𝐷 = 5 and 𝐵𝐶 = 7, how long is EF?


Midline of a Trapezoid

The midline of a trapezoid (also known as median


or mid-segment) is the segment that joins the
midpoint of the legs of the trapezoid. It is parallel
to the bases.
Midline Theorem
The length of the midline of a trapezoid is equal

to half of the sum of the lengths of the bases.


Midline Theorem
Proof.
Given: Trapezoid ABCD with midline 𝐸𝐹
1
Prove: 𝐸𝐹 = (𝐴𝐷 + 𝐵𝐶)
2
Start by drawing diagonal 𝐵𝐷 from which it
intersects 𝐸𝐹 at G.
Midline Theorem
ΔABD is a triangle with E as the midpoint of 𝐴𝐵.

The line through the midpoint of one side of a


triangle and parallel to a second side will bisect
the third side; thus, G is the midpoint of 𝐵𝐷.
Midline Theorem

1
𝐸𝐺 is the midline of ΔADB. Thus, 𝐸𝐺 = 𝐴𝐷.
2
1
𝐺𝐹 is the midline of ΔDBC. Thus, 𝐺𝐹 = 𝐵𝐶.
2
Since 𝐸𝐹 = 𝐸𝐺 + 𝐺𝐹, by substitution, you have:
1 1
𝐸𝐹 = 𝐴𝐷 + 𝐵𝐶
2 2
Midline Theorem
1
𝐸𝐹 = (𝐴𝐷 + 𝐵𝐶).
2
Example 1

If 𝐴𝐷 = 5 and 𝐵𝐶 = 7, how long is EF?


Solution
1
𝐸𝐹 = 𝐴𝐷 + 𝐵𝐶
2
1
𝐸𝐹 = (5 + 7)
2
1
𝐸𝐹 = (12)
2
𝐸𝐹 = 6
Example 2

If 𝐸𝐹 = 10, 𝐴𝐷 = 𝑥, while 𝐵𝐶 = 3𝑥, how long

are the bases?


Solution
1
𝐸𝐹 = (𝐴𝐷 + 𝐵𝐶)
2
1
10 = (𝑥 + 3𝑥)
2
20 = 4𝑥
𝐴𝐷 = 𝑥 = 5
𝐵𝐶 = 3𝑥 = 15
Problem 1
The length of the bases of a trapezoid are
represented by (4𝑥 + 5)𝑐𝑚 and (6𝑥 + 7)𝑐𝑚. If
the length of the midline is 16cm, find the exact
lengths of the bases.
Solution
Step 1: Set up the working equation.
4𝑥 + 5 + 6𝑥 + 7
= 16
2
Step 2: Solve the equation.
10𝑥 + 12
= 16
2
5𝑥 + 6 = 16
5𝑥 = 10
𝑥=2
Solution
4𝑥 + 5 = 4 2 + 5 = 13
6𝑥 + 7 = 6 2 + 7 = 19

Thus, the length of the bases are 13 cm and 19


cm, respectively.
Key Points

•The length of the midline of a trapezoid is equal

to the half of the sum of the lengths of the

bases.
Quiz 5
Given: ABCD is a trapezoid with EF as the midline.
Solve the ff. (show your solution).
1. If 𝐴𝐷 = 9 and 𝐵𝐶 = 13, what is 𝐸𝐹?
2. If 𝐸𝐹 = 15, 𝐴𝐷 = 𝑥 − 1, while 𝐵𝐶 = 3𝑥 − 1,
how long are the bases?
Additional Activities
Answer the additional activities on
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•Midline Theorem
Reference
•www.school.quipper.com
•Grade 9 Mathematics Learner’s Material

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