Question

100 POINTS!!!!

Answer 1

QUESTION:

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 and . Then construct the perpendicular bisectors of and , 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?

ANSWER:

When we join all three points (D, E, F) then it forms a Δ DEF.

Now, Let the midpoint of EF be M and the midpoint of ED be N and Join point I to E, D and F.

Because, IN is both an altitude and median to Δ EID, then Δ EID is an isosceles triangle, and IE = ID.

Similarly, we see that IE = IF.

So, we can conclude that,

• IE = ID = EF.

Hence, O is the center of the circle with radius IE, ID or EF.

NOTE: See picture attached.

Answer 2

Answer:

O is the center of the circle with radius IE(=ID=EF)

Step-by-step explanation:

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.