Question

1.) In triangle TUV, Y is the centroid.
If YW=9, find TY and TW

2.) In Triangle TUV, Y is the centroid. If VX=9, find VY and YX

Answer 1

The centroid cuts the median in the ratio 2:1
So TY/YW = 2/1
And YW = 9

Answer 2

TY/9 = 2
Solve for TY