SOLUTION: I do not understand this... A triangle is defined by the vertices A(2,3), B(6,8), and C(9,5). The length of the line segment connecting the midpoints of AB and BC is approximate

Question 1165949: I do not understand this...
A triangle is defined by the vertices A(2,3), B(6,8), and C(9,5). The length of the line segment connecting the midpoints of AB and BC is approximately �
A: 3.2 units
B: 3.64 units
C: 4.12 units
D: 6.4 units
thank you
Answer by ikleyn(52775) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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HINT :

The length of the line segment connecting the midpoints of AB and BC

is HALF the length of the side AC of the triangle.

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