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Triangle ABC has vertices A(3, 4), B(−1, 1) and C(7, 1). How long is the median from A?

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  • A3 units
  • B5 units
  • C4 units
  • D√13 units

Step-by-Step Solution

The midpoint of BC is (3, 1), so the median from A has length units. (5 is the length of AB and of AC.)
Answer: A) 3 units

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