Display Title
Definition--Geometry Basics--Circumcenter of a Triangle
Display Title
Definition--Geometry Basics--Circumcenter of a Triangle
Circumcenter of a Triangle
Topic
Geometry Basics
Definition
The point where the perpendicular bisectors of a triangle intersect.
Description
The circumcenter of a triangle is the point where the perpendicular bisectors of the sides of the triangle intersect. This point is equidistant from all three vertices of the triangle. Understanding the circumcenter is important in solving problems related to triangle geometry and circle properties. For example, the circumcenter is the center of the circumscribed circle that passes through all three vertices of the triangle.
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| Common Core Standards | CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.C.A.2, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.C.A.1, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.C.A.3, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.C.A.4 |
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| Grade Range | 8 - 12 |
| Curriculum Nodes |
Geometry • Circles • Definition of a Circle |
| Copyright Year | 2020 |
| Keywords | trig ratios, trig identities |
