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In the diagram, four circles of radius 1 with centres P,Q,R, and S are tangent to one another and to the sides of ABC, as shown.

The radius of the circle with center R is decreased so that

the circle with center R remains tangent to BC,

the circle with center R remains tangent to the other three circles, and

the circle with center P becomes tangent to the other three circles.


The radii and tangencies of the other three circles stay the same. This changes the size and shape of ABC.  r is the new radius of the circle with center Rr is of the form a+bc. Find a+b+c.

 Jun 6, 2021
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r = (2 + sqrt(3))/4, so a + b + c = 2 + 3 + 4 = 9.

 Jun 6, 2021

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