pls help, an explanation would be really appreciated!

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In triangle ABC, AB = BC = 17 and AC = 16. Find the inradius of triangle ABC.

Please help!

Thanks in advance!

Guest May 15, 2020

Guest · Answer 1 · 2020-05-15T03:22:46

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You can use the formula r = K/s for the inradius to get r = 12/5.

Guest May 15, 2020

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Actually you forgot to multiply by two(but good job)

\(r = \frac{[ABC]}{s} = \frac{120}{(17+17+16)/2} = \boxed{\frac{24}{5}}.\)

I think that's the answer?

hugomimihu May 15, 2020