If A(-1, 0), B(5, -2) and C(8, 2) are the vertices of a ∆ ABC then its centroid is

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

Let P(x, y) be the centroid of the triangle

⇒ Finding the x-coordinate of P:

⇒

⇒ x = 4

Finding the y-coordinate of P:

⇒

⇒ y = 0

Therefore the coordinates of P are (4, 0).