Stacy wants to construct a circle inscribed in a triangle while Ben wants to construct a circle circumscribed about a triangle. How will Stacy and Ben's steps differ from each other?

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anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Please help

jdoe0001 · Answer

incribe = stick in
circumscribe= stick out

anonymous · Answer

thanks but how will I answer my question

jdoe0001 · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

ok but how would I answer my question.....using words

jdoe0001 · Answer

well, use your words

how would you construct one
how would you construct the other

what would you do differently

jdoe0001 · Answer

doesn't have to be fancy schmanzy, just explanatory

you can think about it this way
if your sister asked you how you did those 2, what would you tell her?
so write that :)

phi · Answer

See http://www.mathopenref.com/constincircle.html and http://www.mathopenref.com/constcircumcircle.html