If D and E are respectively the midpoints of the sides AB and BC of ΔABC in which AB = 7.2 cm, BC = 9.8 cm and AC = 3.6 cm then determine the length of DE.
ANSWER:
In ∆ABC,
Since, D and E are respectively the mid-points of sides AB and BC.
So, DE=12AC (Using mid-point theorem)
But AC = 3.6 cm (Given)
(Given)
DE=12∗3.6
or, DE = 1.8 cm
Hence, the length of DE is 1.8 cm.