1. Look for the [b]colored triangle[/b] and a [b]green segment[/b] that appears. This segment is a [b]median[/b].[br][br]2. [b]Click and drag the triangle’s vertices[/b], especially the [b]colored vertex[/b], to explore different triangle shapes.[br][br]3. Watch how the green segment behaves as the triangle changes.[br][br]4. Spend a few minutes exploring and try to figure out what makes the green segment special.[br][br]5. If you need help, scroll to the bottom of the page and watch the [b]“Quick (Silent) Demo.”[/b]
1. Can a triangle’s [b]median[/b] ever lie [b]outside[/b] the triangle? Explain why or why not.
2. Based on what you observed, [b]complete this sentence[/b] in your own words:[br][br]A median of a triangle is…[br][br][color=#ff0000]***DO NOT google the term and give me a definition please :)[/color]