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name: date: 1. in δtuv, y is the centroid. a) if yw = 9, find ty and tw…

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name: date: 1. in δtuv, y is the centroid. a) if yw = 9, find ty and tw. b) if vx = 9, find vy and yx. 2. for δabc, is the red segment a median, an altitude, or neither? explain. a) b) 3. name the centroid of δprq. 4. name the orthocenter of δxyz. 5. find the coordinates of the orthocenter of δabc. a(0, 0) b(4, 0) c(4, 2)

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Problem 1a)

Step1: Recall centroid property (median ratio)

The centroid \( Y \) divides each median into a ratio of \( 2:1 \), with the longer segment being closer to the vertex. For median \( TW \) (where \( Y \) is centroid), \( TY:YW = 2:1 \). Given \( YW = 9 \).

Step2: Calculate \( TY \)

Since \( TY = 2 \times YW \), substitute \( YW = 9 \): \( TY = 2 \times 9 = 18 \).

Step3: Calculate \( TW \)

\( TW = TY + YW = 18 + 9 = 27 \).

Step1: Recall centroid property (median ratio)

For median \( VX \) (centroid \( Y \)), \( VY:YX = 2:1 \), so total parts \( 2 + 1 = 3 \). Given \( VX = 9 \).

Step2: Calculate \( VY \)

\( VY = \frac{2}{3} \times VX \), substitute \( VX = 9 \): \( VY = \frac{2}{3} \times 9 = 6 \).

Step3: Calculate \( YX \)

\( YX = \frac{1}{3} \times VX = \frac{1}{3} \times 9 = 3 \).

  • Median: Connects vertex to midpoint of opposite side.
  • Altitude: Perpendicular segment from vertex to opposite side (or its extension).

The red segment is perpendicular to \( BC \) (right angle symbol), so it is an altitude (since it’s perpendicular from \( A \) to \( BC \)).

Answer:

\( TY = 18 \), \( TW = 27 \)

Problem 1b)