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  • 21-12-2017
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Geometry

Find the length of line AB given that line DB is a median of the triangle and AC = 50

Geometry Find the length of line AB given that line DB is a median of the triangle and AC 50 class=

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jimthompson5910 jimthompson5910
  • 21-12-2017
DB is a median (given). It goes from vertex point D to midpoint B. 

The point B is the midpoint of segment AC. So B cuts AC into two equal halves: AB and AC
Meaning AB = AC

AC = AB+BC ... segment addition postulate
AC = AB+AB ... substitution; replace BC with AB (valid because AB = AC)
AC = 2*AB
2*AB = AC
2*AB = 50 ... substitution; replace AC with 50
2*AB/2 = 50/2 ... divide both sides by 2
AB = 25 which is the answer
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