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If `((3)/(2),0), ((3)/(2), 6)` and `(-1, 6)` are mid-points of the sides of a triangle, then find
Centroid of the triangle

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To find the centroid of the triangle given the midpoints of its sides, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the midpoints We are given the midpoints of the sides of the triangle: - Midpoint D: \(\left(\frac{3}{2}, 0\right)\) - Midpoint E: \(\left(\frac{3}{2}, 6\right)\) - Midpoint F: \((-1, 6)\) ### Step 2: Set up equations for the vertices Let the vertices of the triangle be \(A(x_1, y_1)\), \(B(x_2, y_2)\), and \(C(x_3, y_3)\). The midpoints can be expressed in terms of the vertices: 1. For midpoint D: \[ D = \left(\frac{x_2 + x_3}{2}, \frac{y_2 + y_3}{2}\right) = \left(\frac{3}{2}, 0\right) \] This gives us the equations: \[ x_2 + x_3 = 3 \quad (1) \] \[ y_2 + y_3 = 0 \quad (2) \] 2. For midpoint E: \[ E = \left(\frac{x_1 + x_3}{2}, \frac{y_1 + y_3}{2}\right) = \left(\frac{3}{2}, 6\right) \] This gives us the equations: \[ x_1 + x_3 = 3 \quad (3) \] \[ y_1 + y_3 = 12 \quad (4) \] 3. For midpoint F: \[ F = \left(\frac{x_1 + x_2}{2}, \frac{y_1 + y_2}{2}\right) = (-1, 6) \] This gives us the equations: \[ x_1 + x_2 = -2 \quad (5) \] \[ y_1 + y_2 = 12 \quad (6) \] ### Step 3: Solve the system of equations Now we have a system of equations to solve for \(x_1, x_2, x_3, y_1, y_2, y_3\). From equations (1) and (3): - From (1): \(x_3 = 3 - x_2\) - Substitute \(x_3\) in (3): \[ x_1 + (3 - x_2) = 3 \implies x_1 - x_2 = 0 \implies x_1 = x_2 \] Now substituting \(x_1\) in (5): \[ x_1 + x_2 = -2 \implies 2x_1 = -2 \implies x_1 = -1 \implies x_2 = -1 \] Now substituting \(x_2\) back into (1): \[ -1 + x_3 = 3 \implies x_3 = 4 \] Now we have \(x_1 = -1\), \(x_2 = -1\), and \(x_3 = 4\). Next, we solve for \(y_1, y_2, y_3\) using equations (2), (4), and (6): From (2) and (4): - From (2): \(y_3 = -y_2\) - Substitute \(y_3\) in (4): \[ y_1 - y_2 = 12 \implies y_1 = y_2 + 12 \] Now substituting \(y_1\) in (6): \[ (y_2 + 12) + y_2 = 12 \implies 2y_2 + 12 = 12 \implies 2y_2 = 0 \implies y_2 = 0 \implies y_3 = 0 \] Now substituting \(y_2\) back into (4): \[ y_1 + 0 = 12 \implies y_1 = 12 \] ### Step 4: Find the centroid Now we have the coordinates of the vertices: - \(A(-1, 12)\) - \(B(-1, 0)\) - \(C(4, 0)\) The centroid \(G\) of the triangle is given by: \[ G = \left(\frac{x_1 + x_2 + x_3}{3}, \frac{y_1 + y_2 + y_3}{3}\right) \] Substituting the values: \[ G = \left(\frac{-1 - 1 + 4}{3}, \frac{12 + 0 + 0}{3}\right) = \left(\frac{2}{3}, 4\right) \] ### Final Answer The centroid of the triangle is: \[ \boxed{\left(\frac{2}{3}, 4\right)} \]
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