If G(-2, 1) is the centroid of ΔABC, two of whose vertices are A(1, -6) and B(-5, 2), find the third vertex of the triangle.
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If G(-2, 1) is the centroid of ΔABC, two of whose vertices are A(1, -6) and B(-5, 2), find the third vertex of the triangle.

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Let coordinates of third vertex be C(x3, y3). By using the centroid formula, Given, G(-2, 1) is the centroid. Substituting values we get : Hence, coordinates of third vertex = (-2, 7).

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If G(-2, 1) is the centroid of ΔABC, two of whose vertices are A(1, -6) and B(-5, 2), find the third vertex of the triangle.

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