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In KLM, R is the centroid. If LR=46 find RQ

In KLM, R is the centroid. If LR=46 find RQ-example-1

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Solution:

R splits the segment LQ in two segments LR and RQ. As a property, the ratio RQ/LR=1/2. Then we have the following equation:


(RQ)/(46)\text{ =}(1)/(2)

Solve for RQ:


RQ\text{ =}(46)/(2)\text{ = 23}

Then the correct answer is RQ = 23.

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