Mathematics
Grade9
Easy

Question

If G is the centroid of triangle ABC,

Find BE.

  1. 10
  2. 11
  3. 12
  4. 13

hintHint:

The centroid of the triangle separates the median in the ratio of 2: 1.

The correct answer is: 12


    The point in which the three medians of the triangle intersect is known as the centroid of a triangle. It is also defined as the point of intersection of all the three medians. The median is a line that joins the midpoint of a side and the opposite vertex of the triangle. The centroid of the triangle separates the median in the ratio of 2: 1.
    >>>Given That:
                                  
    >>>fraction numerator B G over denominator G E end fraction equals 2 over 1
    >>>BG = 2 GE
    >>>(4x+4) = 2cross times(3x+1)
            4x + 4 = 6x + 2
                  2x = 2
                    x = 1.
    >>>Therefore, the length of BE becomes:
                             BE = 4x+4+3x+1
                                   = 7x+5
                                   = 7(1)+5 
                            BE = 12.
     >>Therefore, the length of BE is 12 units.

    BG = 4x + 4
    BG = 2/3 BE
    4x + 4 = 2/3 (7x + 5)
    12x + 12 = 14x + 10
    2x = 2
    x = 1
    BE = 7x + 5
    = 12

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