Question

Given that S is the centroid of triangle MNO, find SQ.

Answer 1

First, we need to calculate for x. Since,

MP = PN

Thus,

3x-4 = x+4

2x = 8

x = 4

Next, we calculate for MS

MS = 2x + 2 = 10

Since, MS = 2SQ

10 = 2SQ

Then,

SQ = 5 units

Therefore, the correct answer is B.