SOLUTION: For the triangle with vertices P(-2,0), Q(4,6) and R(5,-3), find the equation for the median from P.

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Question 1075052: For the triangle with vertices P(-2,0), Q(4,6) and R(5,-3), find the equation for the median from P.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39799) About Me  (Show Source):
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Mid point of QR
x=%284%2B5%29%2F2=9%2F2
y=%286-3%29%2F2=3%2F2

Line containing P(-2,0) and ( 9/2, 3/2 )


y-0=%283%2F13%29%28x%2B2%29
highlight%28y=3x%2F13%2B6%2F13%29