The Euler 9 Point Circle: Solving the Mystery of its Triangle Compatibility

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The Euler 9 Point Circle is compatible with all types of triangles, including isosceles triangles, but fails with obtuse triangles due to the altitude falling outside the triangle. Users confirmed that the construction of the circle is valid for isosceles triangles, contradicting initial doubts. The discussion emphasizes the need for accurate resources to understand the historical context and contemporary applications of the Euler 9 Point Circle.

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[SOLVED] Euler 9 point circle

I'm doing a project on the nine point circle and i need to know what type of triangle it works with. I tried constructing it but it didn't work with an isoscoles or a obtuse triangle, but a website said it works with all triangles, can anyone help?
 
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it works with any triangle.

what happened when you tried to construct it with an isosceles triangle? it should have worked, why didn t it?
 
It does work with an isosceles triangle but not with an obtuse because the altitude is outside of the triangle. I'm trying to find a good website that explains it's history and what it's used for today.
 

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