A circle is inscribed in an isosceles triangle with legs of length 10 in. and a base of length 12 in. Find the length of the radius of the inscribed circle.
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Elementary Geometry for College St...
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Daniel C. Alexander + 1 other
Publisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 9781285195698
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Daniel C. Alexander + 1 other
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Chapter 7.2, Problem 41E
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A circle is inscribed in an isosceles triangle with legs of length 10 in. and a base of length 12 in. Find the length of the radius of the inscribed circle.
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