Question

Given: AB=BC, D is the midpoint of AB, and E is the midpoint BC. Prove: AD=BE

Answer 1

AD=BE

Explanation:

Because AB and BC are equal, their lengths are also equal and also it is an Isosceles triangle. Therefore the midpoint of AB or the half of AB which is either AD or DE are equal. Vice versa for BC. So AD=BE

Answer 2

Using mid point theorem, A line segment joining the mid points of the two sides of the triangle, is equal to half the length of the third side.

D and E are the mid points. Hence,

DE=

2

1

AC

DE=

2

1

(6.4)

DE=3.2cm