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The image you uploaded shows a geometric construction of an obtuse triangle with points labeled \( A \), \( B \), and \( C \). There are also circles drawn around these points, likely for constructing perpendicular bisectors.

### To construct the perpendicular bisectors of each side of the triangle:

1. **For side \( AB \):**
   - Open your compass to more than half the distance of \( AB \).
   - With the compass centered at \( A \), draw an arc above and below \( AB \).
   - Without changing the compass width, center the compass at \( B \), and draw another arc above and below the line \( AB \).
   - The two arcs will intersect in two points. Draw a straight line through these two points; this is the perpendicular bisector of \( AB \).

2. **For side \( BC \):**
   - Repeat the process for side \( BC \), with the compass centered at \( B \) and then at \( C \), drawing arcs, and then drawing a straight line through the intersection points of the arcs to get the perpendicular bisector.

3. **For side \( AC \):**
   - Similarly, use the compass centered at \( A \) and \( C \) to construct the perpendicular bisector for side \( AC \).

Once you have all three perpendicular bisectors, they will meet at a point, which is the **circumcenter** of the triangle. For an obtuse triangle like the one in the image, this circumcenter will lie outside the triangle.

Would you like me to go into more detail about any step or principle involved in this construction?

Here are 5 relative questions to expand on the topic:
1. How can you find the circumcenter of a triangle using perpendicular bisectors?
2. What are the properties of the circumcenter in different types of triangles (acute, right, and obtuse)?
3. Why do we use a compass to construct perpendicular bisectors in geometric constructions?
4. How is the circumcenter related to the circumscribed circle of a triangle?
5. Can you determine the type of triangle just by examining the position of the circumcenter?

**Tip:** When constructing geometric figures, always ensure your compass width remains consistent for accurate bisectors and intersections.

Construct the perpendicular bisectors on each side of the obtuse triangle.

Learn how to construct the perpendicular bisectors on each side of an obtuse triangle. This tutorial covers geometric construction principles and how to find the circumcenter, suitable for high school students.

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