The following problem is based on this theorem: “A median of a triangle separates it into two triangles of equal area.” In the figure, △ R S T has median R V ¯ . a) Explain why A R S V = A R V T . b) If A R S T = 40.8 cm 2 , find A R S V .

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The following problem is based on this theorem: “A median of a triangle separates it into two triangles of equal area.”

In the figure, △ R S T has median R V ¯ .

a) Explain why A R S V = A R V T .

b) If A R S T = 40.8 cm 2 , find A R S V .

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