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#1 2015-10-18 12:12:23

evene
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Registered: 2015-10-18
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Geometry Problem that is Annoying Me

Point G is the midpoint of median XM of triangle XYZ. Point H is the midpoint of XY, and point T is the intersection of HM
and YG. Find the area of triangle MTG if [XYZ] =150.

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#2 2015-10-18 12:47:42

bobbym
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Re: Geometry Problem that is Annoying Me

Hi;

I am getting


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#3 2015-10-18 19:52:12

Bob
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Re: Geometry Problem that is Annoying Me

hi evene,

Welcome to the forum.

I've met this before here:

http://www.mathisfunforum.com/viewtopic.php?id=22414

I made an error with my first attempt but finally we sorted out an answer if you read on.

Bob


Children are not defined by school ...........The Fonz
You cannot teach a man anything;  you can only help him find it within himself..........Galileo Galilei
Sometimes I deliberately make mistakes, just to test you!  …………….Bob smile

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#4 2015-10-19 11:59:03

evene
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Registered: 2015-10-18
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Re: Geometry Problem that is Annoying Me

Ah! Thanks guys! Don't know how I missed that. hmm I literally searched the forums for that problem before submitting a post about it

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