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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The circle is inscribed in the triangle. Find the perimeter of the triangle. A. 56 in. B. 60 in. C. 64 in. D. 66 in.

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OpenStudy (solomonzelman):

Is your triangle meant to be a right triangle, because your sides fit into a²+b²=c², but not exactly.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i dont think so

OpenStudy (solomonzelman):

Wait, is 10 inch, the other side, or something else ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (imstuck):

Here is how you do this:|dw:1402329264277:dw|

OpenStudy (imstuck):

y is 24 - 10= 14. Now the same goes for the other segment that is originating from that point.|dw:1402329422319:dw|

OpenStudy (imstuck):

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OpenStudy (imstuck):

Now add up all the lengths you found and that's your perimeter! See?

OpenStudy (imstuck):

What is your answer?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

64in

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