Find the coordinates of the centroid of a triangle whose vertices are (0, 6), (8, 12) and (8, 0). [2 MARKS]
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We know that the coordinates oof the centroid of a triangle whose vertices are
(x1,y1),(x2,y2) and (x3,y3) are
x1+x2+x33,y1+y2+y33
So, the coordinates of the centroid of a triangle whose vertices are (0, 6),(8, 12) and (8, 0) are
(0+8+83,6+12+03)
⇒(163,6)