Geometry: Common Core (15th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Relationships Within Triangles - 5-1 Midsegments of Triangles - Lesson Check - Page 288: 6

Answer

According to the triangle midsegment theorem, we can conclude that $\overline{PL} \parallel \overline{NO}$ only if $\overline{PL}$ joins the midpoint of both sides, meaning $\overline{NT}$ and $\overline{OT}$. In this diagram, $\overline{PL}$ only joins the midpoint on $\overline{NT}$, but not on $\overline{OT}$. Therefore, we cannot conclude that the two lines are parallel to one another.

Work Step by Step

According to the triangle midsegment theorem, we can conclude that $\overline{PL} \parallel \overline{NO}$ only if $\overline{PL}$ joins the midpoint of both sides, meaning $\overline{NT}$ and $\overline{OT}$. In this diagram, $\overline{PL}$ only joins the midpoint on $\overline{NT}$, but not on $\overline{OT}$. Therefore, we cannot conclude that the two lines are parallel to one another.
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