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In the given figure, AD is the median and DE || AB. Prove that BE is the median.

In ∆ABC, using mid point theorem

We know that D is the mid-point of BC and DE|| AB.


Thus, AE = EC and DE = (AB)


Now, E is the mid point of AC


Thus, BE is the median


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