Asked by hannah
In triangle ABC, D is the centroid and M is the midpoint of segment AC. If BD=x+9 and DM=6, find MB.
Answers
Answered by
Reiny
the centroid divides any median in the ratio of 2:1, the shorter part towards the side.
so...
(x+0):6 = 2:1
.
.
x = 3
then BD = 3+9 = 12
so MB = BD + DM = 18
so...
(x+0):6 = 2:1
.
.
x = 3
then BD = 3+9 = 12
so MB = BD + DM = 18
There are no AI answers yet. The ability to request AI answers is coming soon!
Submit Your Answer
We prioritize human answers over AI answers.
If you are human, and you can answer this question, please submit your answer.