In triangle PQR, PT and RS are medians. How could you prove that all three medians intersect at a certain point? A. Prove that the median from vertex C in triangle PCR divides triangle PCR into two congruent triangles  B. Prove that QC intersects PR at the midpoint of PR C. Prove triangle SQC is congruent and equal to triangle TQC D. Prove that the median from vertex Q in triangle PQR is also an altitude of triangle PQR

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In triangle PQR, PT and RS are medians.

How could you prove that all three medians intersect at a certain point?

A. Prove that the median from vertex C in triangle PCR divides triangle PCR into two congruent triangles 

B. Prove that QC intersects PR at the midpoint of PR

C. Prove triangle SQC is congruent and equal to triangle TQC

D. Prove that the median from vertex Q in triangle PQR is also an altitude of triangle PQR

 

In A PQR, PT and RS are medians.
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How could you prove that all three medians intersect at a certain point?
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Prove that QC intersects PR at the midpoint of PR
OC Prove A SQC A TỌC.
Prove that the median from vertex Q in A POR is also an altitude of A POR
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