The area of a right triangle whose sides have lengths 5 in., 12 in., and 13 in. is exactly 30 in?. Use the formula A = rP to find the length of the radius of the circle that can be inscribed in this triangle. .

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The area of a right triangle whose sides have lengths
5 in., 12 in., and 13 in. is exactly 30 in?. Use the formula
A = rP to find the length of the radius of the circle that
can be inscribed in this triangle. .
Transcribed Image Text:The area of a right triangle whose sides have lengths 5 in., 12 in., and 13 in. is exactly 30 in?. Use the formula A = rP to find the length of the radius of the circle that can be inscribed in this triangle. .
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