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Question
In ΔABC, D, E, F are the midpoints of BC, CA and AB respectively. Find FE, if BC = 14 cm
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Solution

F is the mid-point AB and E is the mid-point of AC.
∴ FE = `(1)/(2)"BC"` ....(Mid-point Theorem)
= `(1)/(2) xx 14`
= 7 cm.
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