Example 3

has vertices , , and . Find the equation of each median of to verify that is the centroid of .
  1. Identify known information.
  2. Determine the midpoint of each side of the triangle.
  3. Determine the medians of the triangle.
  4. Verify that is the intersection of the three medians.
  5. State your conclusion.
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