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

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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
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Answer by ikleyn(52814) About Me  (Show Source):
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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.