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Side Splitter Theorem
Side Splitter Theorem
6 3
B) Yes, because =
12 9
6 3
C) Yes, because =
9 12
6 12
D) No, because ≠
3 9
A triangular city park has a path that
passes through it. The path is
represented by NQ and is parallel to
one side of the park, which is
represented by MR. Ray and Kevin
are arguing about the length of QR.
Ray thinks that the length of QR will
be less than the length of NM, while
Kevin thinks that it will be greater.
Find the length of QR, rounded to
the nearest foot.
Final Example
Carl is attempting to find the value of x by using the
Side Splitter Theorem. Carl set up the proportion
6/3=12/x. If Carl is correct, what should his answer be?
If Carl is incorrect, what is the correct proportion and
answer?
A) Carl is correct. X = 24
B) Carl is correct. X = 6
6 3
C) Carl is incorrect. = and x = 1.5
12 𝑥
D) Carl is incorrect. He cannot
find x due to lines BE and CD not
being parallel.