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mathxyz

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Find Lengths of the Medians

Problem 55; page 7.
Precalculus.

The medians of a  triangle are the line segments from each vertex to the midpoint of the opposite side. Find the lengths of the medians of the triangle with vertices at A = (0, 0), B = (6, 0), and C = (4, 4).

Let me take a guess.

1. I must distance between each given point.

2. Find the midpoint between each given point.

Yes?

Bob

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Re: Find Lengths of the Medians

1. won't help

2. yes. Once you have a midpoint calculate the distance from that point to the opposite vertex.  Repeat two more times for the other midpoints.

Bob

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mathxyz

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From: Brooklyn, NY

Registered: 2024-02-24

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Re: Find Lengths of the Medians

1. won't help

2. yes. Once you have a midpoint calculate the distance from that point to the opposite vertex.  Repeat two more times for the other midpoints.

Bob

Ok. That is easy. I will work it out on paper.