Centroid and Orthocenter Answers

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What statements are true about the orthocenter of triangle JKL? Check all that apply.

A
The orthocenter is where the medians of the triangle intersect.
B
The orthocenter is where the altitudes of the triangle intersect.
C
The orthocenter will lie on triangle JKL.
D
Without constructing the orthocenter, it is impossible to know if it will be on, in, or outside the triangle.
E
To find the orthocenter, determine the midpoints of the triangle sides.
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JK✔ L

A
J
B
K
C
✔ L
4

D✔ EF

A
D
B
✔ E
C
F
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EF✔ LEKF

A
EF
B
✔ LE
C
KF
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What was the first in constructing the altitude WZ for triangle XYZ?

Answers:
Place the compass point at and draw an arc that intersects segment twice.:Z
Place the compass point at and draw an arc that intersects segment twice.:XY
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WZ✔ XYXZYZ

A
WZ
B
✔ XY
C
XZ
D
YZ

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