Math Problem Statement

P is a centroid. Given PR = 12, PT = 8, AR = 9, AY = 21, find SP, TM, AT, and PY.

Solution

This problem involves properties of a centroid in a triangle. The centroid PP divides each median into two segments such that the ratio of the longer segment (vertex to centroid) to the shorter segment (centroid to midpoint) is 2:12:1. Let us calculate the missing values based on the given data:

Given:

  • PR=12PR = 12 (median segment from PP to RR),
  • PT=8PT = 8 (median segment from PP to TT),
  • AR=9AR = 9 (entire median ARAR),
  • AY=21AY = 21 (entire median AYAY).

To Find:

  • SPSP,
  • TMTM,
  • ATAT,
  • PYPY.

Step 1: Calculate SPSP and TMTM

Using the 2:12:1 centroid property:

  • The total length of a median is divided into 3 equal parts. Thus, the part from centroidPcentroid \, P to the midpoint is 13\frac{1}{3} of the entire median.
  • The segment from the vertex to PP is 23\frac{2}{3}.
  1. ( SP = \frac{1}{2} \times AY = \frac{1}{3} \times 11Let's calculate step outlines--Here's a clear breakdown:

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Property of Centroid:
    • The centroid PP divides each median into a 2:12:1 ratio.
    • The segment from the vertex to PP is 23\frac{2}{3} of the median, while the segment from PP to the midpoint is 13\frac{1}{3}.

Step 2: Solve for the Missing Values:

  1. Find SPSP:

    • The median AY=21AY = 21.
    • SP=13×AY=13×21=7SP = \frac{1}{3} \times AY = \frac{1}{3} \times 21 = 7.
  2. Find PYPY:

    • Using the 2:12:1 ratio:
    • PY=23×AY=23×21=14PY = \frac{2}{3} \times AY = \frac{2}{3} \times 21 = 14.
  3. Find TMTM:

    • Median AR=9AR = 9.
    • TM=13×AR=13×9=3TM = \frac{1}{3} \times AR = \frac{1}{3} \times 9 = 3.
  4. Find ATAT:

    • Again using the 2:12:1 ratio:
    • AT=23×AR=23×9=6AT = \frac{2}{3} \times AR = \frac{2}{3} \times 9 = 6.
  5. Check Given PRPR:

    • PR=12PR = 12, so this directly tells us the centroid-to-midpoint segment.

Final Results:

  • SP=7SP = 7,
  • TM=3TM = 3,
  • AT=6AT = 6,
  • PY=14PY = 14.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Properties of a centroid in a triangle
Ratios in geometry

Formulas

Centroid divides a median in a 2:1 ratio
Segment division formula: longer segment = 2/3 × total median length, shorter segment = 1/3 × total median length

Theorems

Centroid theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10