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Help with proof of parallel line?

I am not sure how to prove this, any help would be great!

Here's the problem:

Suppose A, B and C are three points forming a triangle.

If M is the midpoint of AB, and N is the midpoint of AC, show that MN is parallel to BC.

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    Lv 6
    8 years ago
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    You should be able to see a SAS similarity comparison between triange AMN and ABC

    2*AN = AC AND 2*AM = AB

    They also share angle A

    So these triangles are similar.

    Then m<ANM = m<ACB

    You should have some things you can use to show then when lines {here MN and BC}

    crossed by a transversal {AC}

    if corresponding angles are congruent, then the lines crossed by the transversal must be parallel.

    Probably Converse of AIA, but can't remember for sure. I always get AIA and CAIA crossed.

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