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A circle is inscribed in a ΔABC having sides AB = 10 cm, BC = 12 cm and CA = 16 cm and circle touches the sides AB, BC and AC of triangle ABC at P, Q and R respectively. Find AP, BQ and CR Pls draw and give answer |
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Answer» udy laterANSWERGiven, a CIRCLE INSCRIBED in △ABC, such that the circle TOUCHES the sides of the triangle. Tangents drawn to a circle from an EXTERNAL point are equal.∴AP=AR=7cmCQ=CR=5cmNow, BP=AB−AP=10−7=3cm∴BP=BQ=3cm∴BC=BQ+QC=3+5=8CM∴ the length of BC is 8cm |
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