Center of mass of right triangle, without calculus

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Homework Statement


How can I find the center of mass of a right triangle, of height h, length a, and mass m, without using calculus?

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I just need a hint on how to start please
 
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Hint: The CM is anywhere on a line splitting the triangle into two equal masses. If you can find a second such line, the CM will be at the intersection of the two lines.