SOLUTION: Two vertices of a triangle are (0,-8) and (6,0). If the medians intersect at (9, -3). Find the third vertex of the triangle.
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Question 1082342: Two vertices of a triangle are (0,-8) and (6,0). If the medians intersect at (9, -3). Find the third vertex of the triangle. Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The centroid of a triangle is calculated from the vertices using,
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