Trapezoids

Definition Theorems 8.18, 8.19 and 8.20 Definition of the Median of a Trapezoid 3 sample problems

A trapezoid is a quadrilateral with exactly one pair of parallel sides. The parallel sides are called bases and the nonparallel sides are called legs.

The median of a trapezoid is the segment that joins the midpoints of the legs.


 * Sample Problem:**





EF=1/2(AB+DC)