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P is the centroid of triangle ABC. AE = 21, CD = 14, and BF = 11.

What is the length of AP?

P is the centroid of triangle ABC. AE = 21, CD = 14, and BF = 11. What is the length-example-1
User Karrin
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Answer:

14

Explanation:

PE = ⅓(AE) = ⅓(21) = 7

AP = AE - PE

AP = 21 - 7 = 14

User Moshezauros
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Answer:

AP = 14

Explanation:

The centroid divides each median into segments in the ratio 2:1. AP is 2/3 of AE, so is ...

AP = (2/3)(21)

AP = 14

User Heshan
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