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Theorems Dealing with Trapezoids<\/span><\/h2>\n

Trapezoid<\/span><\/h3>\n

Definition:<\/strong> A trapezoid is a quadrilateral with exactly one pair of parallel sides.<\/p>\n

Trapezoid<\/strong> has only one set of parallel sides.
\n[The median of a trapezoid is parallel to the bases and equal to one-half the sum of the bases.]<\/p>\n

A trapezoid has ONLY ONE set of parallel sides.
\nWhen proving a figure is a trapezoid, it is necessary to prove that two sides are parallel and two sides are NOT parallel.
\n\"TheoremsThe median (also called the mid-segment) of a trapezoid is a segment that connects the midpoint of one leg to the midpoint of the other leg.<\/p>\n

Theorem:<\/strong> The median (or mid-segment) of a trapezoid is parallel to each base and its length is one half the sum of the lengths of the bases.
\n(True for ALL trapezoids.)<\/p>\n

Isosceles Trapezoid<\/span><\/h3>\n

Definition:<\/strong> An isosceles trapezoid is a trapezoid with congruent legs.
\n\"Theorems<\/p>\n

Properties:<\/strong><\/p>\n