Investigating Mathematics with C.a.R.

Henrico County Public Schools

Construct a Trapezoid using three parts.

READ the instructions on the right and INTERACT with the C.a.R. applet below.

Investigation Steps

Given: The base AB, the median MN and the midpoint M of the side AD, construct the trapezoid (trapezium) ABCD.

Hint: How can you find the length of a side given its endpoint and its midpoint?