SOLUTION: When midpoints of the sides of triangle ABC are joined, a triangle of 10.5 inches is formed. Find the perimeter of ABC. How do you solve this

Question 945700: When midpoints of the sides of triangle ABC are joined, a triangle of 10.5 inches is formed. Find the perimeter of ABC. How do you solve this
Answer by KMST(5328) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What is "a triangle of 10.5 inches"?
If you meant a triangle with a perimeter of 10.5 inches,
then the perimeter of ABC is

When you connect the midpoints of two sides of a triangle,
the connecting segment is half as long as the other/third side.

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