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Centroids and Median lengths

In this investigation, students will investigates the lengths of the segments created when the medians are constructed and the centroid is found at their point of intersection.

Move the vertices of the triangle around. Does the point of concurrency (the centroid) ever lie outside the triangle?

Select all that apply
  • A
  • B
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Why do you think this is true?

What do you think is the relationship between the segments that make up each median?