The Mid-point Theorem

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The Mid-point Theorem: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Mid Point Theorem in a Triangle, Mid Point Parallel Line Theorem in a Triangle, and Mid Point Theorem in a Quadrilateral.

Important Questions on The Mid-point Theorem

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ABC is an isosceles right-angled triangle in which A=90°. A straight line parallel to BC intersects AB and AC at D and E respectively. If the value of ADE=x°, then find the value of x.

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ABCD is a quadrilateral in which P, Q, R and S are mid-points of the sides AB, BC, CD and DAAC is a diagonal. Then, SRAC and SR=12AC
 
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Let AD and BC be the parallel sides of a trapezium ABCD. Let P and Q be the midpoints of the diagonals AC and BD. If AD=16 and BC=20, then what is the length of PQ ?

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In ABC, E is the mid-point of median AD such that BE produced meets AC at F. If AC=10.5 cm, then AF=3.5 cm.

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If D and E are respectively the midpoints of the sides AB and BC of ABC in which AB=7.2 cm, BC=9.8 cm and AC=3.6 cm then determine the length of DE.

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In Figure shown below, PQRS is a square. L and M are respectively, the mid points of PS and QR. Find the area of OLS, if PQ= 8 cm, and O is the point of intersection of LM and QS.
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In a LMN, A andB  are mid points of LM and MN respectively. Calculate ABM if LNM = 450

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In a LMN, A and B are mid points of LM and MN respectively. Calculate AB if LN=8 cm .

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In a PQR, L and N are mid points of sides PQ and PR respectively. If LN=3 cm then what is the length of QR?

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Prove that the triangle formed by joining the mid points of the sides of an isosceles triangle is also an isosceles triangle. 

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In given figure, Land T are respectively the mid-points of the opposite sides PQ and SR of a parallelogram PQRS. SL and TQ intersect PR at M and N respectively. Show that PM = MN = NR.

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ABCD is a trapezium in which AB || DC, DC = 30 cm and AB = 50 cm. If X and Y are, respectively the mid-points of AD and BC, prove that area (DCYX) = 79 area (XYBA).

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ABC is a triangle whose area is 50 cm2E and F are mid points of the sides AB and AC respectively. Prove that EBCF is a trapezium. Also find its area.

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Show that the quadrilateral formed by joining the mid points of the adjacent sides of a square is also a square.

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In a rectangle ABCD, prove that  AC2+BD2=AB2+BC2+CD2+DA2.

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In any triangle ABC, prove that three times the sum of squares of its sides is equal to four times the sum of squares of its medians.

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Show that the quadrilateral, formed by joining the mid-points of the consecutive sides of a rhombus is a rectangle.

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In Fig. 9.38, from a point P, straight lines PA, PB and PC of unequal lengths are, drawn. If L, M and N are their mid points respectively, prove that ABC and LMN are equiangular.

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In a right angled triangle ABC,ABC=900 and D is mid point of AC. Prove that BD=12AC.

 

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In a kite shaped figure ABCD, AB=AD and BC=CD. Points P, Q and R are mid points of sides AB, BC and DC respectively. Prove that

line through P and parallel to QR bisects side AD.