2. [15 points] The Barycentric coordinates for point p is given by $\alpha$, $\beta$, and $\gamma$. Find $\beta$ for a = (1,1), b = (2,5), c = (6,2), and p = (3,4). $p = \alpha a + \beta b + \gamma c$
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We have the equation: $(3, 4) = \alpha (1, 1) + \beta (2, 5) + \gamma (6, 2)$ This gives us two equations: $3 = \alpha + 2\beta + 6\gamma$ (1) $4 = \alpha + 5\beta + 2\gamma$ (2) Show more…
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