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The orthocenter of a triangle is located outside the triangle.
a) True
b) False

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Final answer:

The orthocenter of a triangle can be located outside the triangle in an obtuse triangle.

Step-by-step explanation:

The orthocenter of a triangle can be located outside the triangle. This happens when the triangle is obtuse, which means it has one angle greater than 90 degrees.

In an obtuse triangle, the orthocenter is outside the triangle, on the extension of one of the triangle's sides.

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