Question

The length of the sides DEF are 12,16,and 20. Find the perimeter of the triangle formed by connection the midpoints of the sides of DEF

Answer 1

Answer:

• 24 units

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the midsegment theorem, the length of each side of the formed triangle is the half the parallel side of DEF.

So the perimeter is:

• P = 1/2(12 + 16 + 20) = 24