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<math>\textbf{(A) }\frac{7}{6}\qquad\textbf{(B) }\frac{13}{5}\qquad\textbf{(C) }\frac{59}{18}\qquad\textbf{(D) }\frac{10}{3}\qquad\textbf{(E) }\frac{60}{13}</math> | <math>\textbf{(A) }\frac{7}{6}\qquad\textbf{(B) }\frac{13}{5}\qquad\textbf{(C) }\frac{59}{18}\qquad\textbf{(D) }\frac{10}{3}\qquad\textbf{(E) }\frac{60}{13}</math> | ||
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We can draw another radius from the center to the point of tangency. This angle, <math>\angle{ODB}</math>, is <math>90^\circ</math>. Label the center <math>O</math>, the point of tangency <math>D</math>, and the radius <math>r</math>. | We can draw another radius from the center to the point of tangency. This angle, <math>\angle{ODB}</math>, is <math>90^\circ</math>. Label the center <math>O</math>, the point of tangency <math>D</math>, and the radius <math>r</math>. | ||
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− | + | If we reflect triangle <math> ABC </math> over line <math> AC </math>, we will get isosceles triangle <math> ABD </math>. By the [[Pythagorean Theorem]], we are capable of finding out that the <math> AB = AD = 13 </math>. Hence, <math> \tan \frac{\angle BAD}{2} = \tan \angle BAC = \frac{5}{12} </math>. Therefore, as of triangle <math> ABD </math>, the radius of its inscribed circle <math> r = \frac{tan \frac{\angle BAD}{2}\cdot (AB + AD - BD)}{2} = \frac{\frac{5}{12} \cdot 16}{2} = \boxed{\textbf{(D) }\frac{10}{3}}</math> | |
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Latest revision as of 07:58, 27 August 2024
Contents
Problem
In the right triangle ,
,
, and angle
is a right angle. A semicircle is inscribed in the triangle as shown. What is the radius of the semicircle?
Solution 1 (Pythagorean Theorem)
We can draw another radius from the center to the point of tangency. This angle, , is
. Label the center
, the point of tangency
, and the radius
.
Since is a kite, then
. Also,
. By the Pythagorean Theorem,
. Solving,
.
~MrThinker
Solution 2 (Basic Trigonometry)
If we reflect triangle over line
, we will get isosceles triangle
. By the Pythagorean Theorem, we are capable of finding out that the
. Hence,
. Therefore, as of triangle
, the radius of its inscribed circle
Video Solution (CREATIVE THINKING + ANALYSIS!!!)
~Education, the Study of Everything
Video Solutions
- savannahsolver
See Also
2017 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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