Suppose that ABCD is a trapezoid, with AB parallel to CD. Let M and N be the midpoints of DA and BC, respectively. What can be said about segment MN? Explain.

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Chapter4: Quadrilaterals
Section4.4: The Trapezoid
Problem 18E: Given: Isosceles ABE with AEBE; also, D and C are midpoints of AE and BE, respectively. Prove: ABCD...
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