SOLUTION: The vertices of triangle ABC are as follows: A(2,3), B(8,3) and C(6,7). Median BM is drawn. The coordinates of point M are? A) (5,4) B) (4,5) C) (6,4.5) D) (4'6) E) (4,6.5)

Question 609484: The vertices of triangle ABC are as follows: A(2,3), B(8,3) and C(6,7). Median BM is drawn. The coordinates of point M are?
A) (5,4)
B) (4,5)
C) (6,4.5)
D) (4'6)
E) (4,6.5)
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi

Note: median of a triangle is a line segment joining a vertex to the midpoint of the opposing side. 

Recommend plotting points and drawing in line segments to form the Triangle.

The coordinates of point M are (4,5)

 

 

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