Math Problem Statement

Find the coordinates of the centroid of the triangle whose vertices are (x1, y1, z1), (x2, y2, z2) and (x3, y3, z3).

Solution

This image provides a solution for finding the coordinates of the centroid of a triangle in 3D space. The vertices of the triangle are given as points A(x1,y1,z1)A(x_1, y_1, z_1), B(x2,y2,z2)B(x_2, y_2, z_2), and C(x3,y3,z3)C(x_3, y_3, z_3).

The centroid GG of a triangle is the point of intersection of the medians, and it divides each median into two segments in the ratio 2:1.

Steps:

  1. The centroid (G) is calculated as the average of the coordinates of the three vertices: G=(x1+x2+x33,y1+y2+y33,z1+z2+z33)G = \left( \frac{x_1 + x_2 + x_3}{3}, \frac{y_1 + y_2 + y_3}{3}, \frac{z_1 + z_2 + z_3}{3} \right) This formula gives the coordinates of the centroid GG directly without needing to calculate the midpoint of the median.

  2. Midpoint of BC (D): The point DD is the midpoint of BCBC, given by: D=(x2+x32,y2+y32,z2+z32)D = \left( \frac{x_2 + x_3}{2}, \frac{y_2 + y_3}{2}, \frac{z_2 + z_3}{2} \right) This point DD lies on the median ADAD, which connects vertex AA to the midpoint DD of side BCBC.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Centroid of a Triangle
3D Coordinate Geometry
Midpoint Formula

Formulas

(x1 + x2 + x3) / 3, (y1 + y2 + y3) / 3, (z1 + z2 + z3) / 3
(x2 + x3) / 2, (y2 + y3) / 2, (z2 + z3) / 2

Theorems

Centroid Theorem
Median Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12