Question

In AABC, G is the centroid. If AE=42 find GE. B D E G A

Answer 1

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Total length = AE

AE = AG + GE

AG = 2/3

GE = 1/3

42 -------------------------- 1

x ------------------------- 1/3

x = (42 x 1/3) / 1

x = 42/3 / 1

x = 14

GE = 14