Perpendicular bisector theorem

Front

The point where the 3 perpendicular bisectors of a triangle cross is called the ___?

Back

Circumcenter

Front

If BC is 18, what is DC?

Back

9

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Back

perpendicular bisector

Front

Which of the following describes a perpendicular bisector of a triangle?

Back

A segment that is perpendicular to the side of a triangle at its midpoint.

Front

Find BC.

Back

BC = 24

Front

What is the definition of a perpendicular bisector?

Back

A line that divides a segment into two equal parts at a 90-degree angle.

Front

What is the relationship between the circumcenter and the vertices of a triangle?

Back

The circumcenter is equidistant from all three vertices of the triangle.

Front

How can you construct a perpendicular bisector of a segment?

Back

By using a compass to draw arcs from both endpoints and connecting the intersection points.

Front

What is the significance of the circumcenter in triangle geometry?

Back

It is the center of the circumcircle, the circle that passes through all three vertices.

Front

In a right triangle, where is the circumcenter located?

Back

At the midpoint of the hypotenuse.