Show Triangle Midpoints Sum to Zero

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The discussion focuses on proving that the sum of the segments from the vertices of triangle ABC to the midpoints A', B', and C' of sides BC, CA, and AB, respectively, equals zero. Participants suggest using the midpoint formula to express A', B', and C' in terms of the triangle's vertices A, B, and C. The conclusion is that by substituting these midpoint coordinates into the equation, one can demonstrate that the vector sum \overline{AA'}+\overline{BB'}+\overline{CC'} results in the zero vector.

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Let A', B', C' be the midpoints of the sides BC, CA, AB of the triangle ABC. Show that [tex]\overline{AA'}[/tex]+[tex]\overline{BB'}[/tex]+[tex]\overline{CC'}[/tex]=[tex]\overline{0}[/tex]
 
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Have you tried writing out the formula for the midpoints in terms of the vertices A,B,C and inserting this into the equation?
 

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