Points D, E, and F are not in a line. To construct a circle through points D, E, and F, begin by drawing line segments ("DE" ) ̅
and ("EF" ) ̅. Then construct the perpendicular bisectors of ("DE" ) ̅ and ("EF" ) ̅, and name the point of intersection of the perpendicular bisectors O. How do you know that point O is the center of the circle that passes through the three points?
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Join all 3 points D, E, F, forming the triangle DEF.
Let the midpoint of EF be M and the midpoint of ED be N. (first picture)
Join point I to E, D and F.
Since IN is both an altitude and median to triangle EID, then triangle EID is an isosceles triangle, and IE=ID
similarly, we see that IE=IF.
conclusion: IE=ID=EF.
so O is the center of the circle with radius IE(=ID=EF)
Let the midpoint of EF be M and the midpoint of ED be N. (first picture)
Join point I to E, D and F.
Since IN is both an altitude and median to triangle EID, then triangle EID is an isosceles triangle, and IE=ID
similarly, we see that IE=IF.
conclusion: IE=ID=EF.
so O is the center of the circle with radius IE(=ID=EF)
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