Question

What step is similar when constructing a circle inscribed in a triangle and a circle circumscribed about a triangle?

a. Construct the angle bisectors of each angle in the triangle.
b. Construct the perpendicular bisectors of each side of the triangle.
c. Use the intersection of the bisectors to find the center of the circle.
d. Use a compass to locate the intersection of the midpoint of each side

Answer 1

@Fanduekisses @Firejay5 @Study23 @Ashleyisakitty ?????????

Answer 2

http://www.glencoe.com/sites/texas/student/mathematics/assets/animation/geometry/GEOMCIM10-5.swf

Answer 3

that should help you out @lowcard2

Answer 4

is it b?

Answer 5

or a?

Answer 6

go with your gut of which one you think it is

Answer 7

well i needd to know if its right i cannot get this wrong i was thinking a mostly is that correct?

Answer 8

I think its A

Answer 9

@lowcard2 I do not think A is the answer to this question because the angle bisectors are not needed for the construction of a circle circumscribed about the triangle. Rethink the answer.

Answer 10

oh I already put a >.< that sucks well what was the correct answser anyways.

Answer 11

The construction of the inscribed circle involves finding the point of concurrency of the angle bisectors. All points on an angle bisector are equidistant from the sides of the angle.

The construction of the circumscribed circle involves finding the point of concurrency of the perpendicular-bisectors of the sides of the triangle.

The common theme is bisection so I would think that the answer is:

c. Use the intersection of the bisectors to find the center of the circle.

@lowcard2

Answer 12

i see. well thank you it sucks that I have already submitted it but this Q might come up on another quiz so thxxx

Answer 13

a is correct

Answer 14

it's C, i took the test :P :D