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Find the centroid of the triangle with these vertices: P (−2,8), Q (12,6), and R (5,4).

User Akbar
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Answer:

(5,6)

Explanation:

Here,

P(-2,8)=(x1,y1)

Q(12,6)=(x2,y2)

R(5,4)=(x3,y3)

Now,

G(x,y)=[x1+x2+x3|3,y1+y2+y3|3]

=[-2+12+5|3,8+6+4|3]

=[15|3,18|3]

=(5,6)

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