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1962 AHSME Problems/Problem 15

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Problem

Given triangle $ABC$ with base $AB$ fixed in length and position. As the vertex $C$ moves on a straight line, the intersection point of the three medians moves on:

$\textbf{(A)}\ \text{a circle}\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ \text{a parabola}\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ \text{an ellipse}\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ \text{a straight line}\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ \text{a curve here not listed}$

Solution

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