Math Problem Statement

D is the centroid of triangle ABC. Find CE.

Solution

To find the length of CECE, we can use the property of the centroid in a triangle.

Key Information:

  1. DD is the centroid of ABC\triangle ABC.
  2. The centroid divides each median in the ratio 2:1, meaning AD:DG=2:1AD : DG = 2 : 1, BE:ED=2:1BE : ED = 2 : 1, and CF:FD=2:1CF : FD = 2 : 1.
  3. The given length ED=12ED = 12.

Solution:

Since DD is the centroid, it divides BEBE in the ratio 2:1. This implies: BE=3×ED=3×12=36BE = 3 \times ED = 3 \times 12 = 36

Thus, BE=36BE = 36, and therefore CE=BE=36CE = BE = 36.

Answer:

CE=36CE = 36

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Here are five additional questions related to this topic:

  1. What is the centroid of a triangle, and how is it located geometrically?
  2. How does the centroid divide each median in terms of segment ratios?
  3. If another median length was provided, how would that impact finding other segments?
  4. What would change if DD were not the centroid but a random point on the median?
  5. How do properties of centroids extend to triangles in different coordinate planes?

Tip: Remember, the centroid is always located at the average of the vertices' coordinates in a coordinate plane, making it easy to calculate in coordinate geometry.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Centroid of a Triangle
Ratio and Proportion

Formulas

Centroid divides each median in a 2:1 ratio

Theorems

Centroid Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 10-12