a.
To find : the equation of the three lines that contain the medians
a.
Answer to Problem 36WE
The equation of the three lines
Explanation of Solution
Given information :
Formula used :
Calculation :
Let
To find the medians
The slope of line
The slope of line
The slope of line
The equation of the line
Therefore, the equation of the line
The equation of the line
Therefore, the equation of the line
The equation of the line
Therefore, the equation of the line
Hence, the equation of the three lines
b.
To proof : the three medians meet in a point
b.
Answer to Problem 36WE
The three medians meet in a point
Explanation of Solution
Given information :
Calculation :
The equation of the line
The equation of the line
The equation of the line
From
Putting the value of
Putting the value of
Putting the value of
Putting the value of
Hence, the three medians meet in a point
c.
To prove : the length
c.
Answer to Problem 36WE
The length
Explanation of Solution
Given information :
Calculation :
Therefore,
So,
The ratios of corresponding sides are
Therefore,
The ratio of
The length of the side
Therefore, the length of
And the length of
Hence, the length
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