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MathematicsProperties of TriangleLength of angle bisector and median / Dist. between sp. PointsMedium2 minQB
MathematicsMediumsingle choice

A circle of diameter 2x has its center on side BC of triangle ABC and touches sides AB and AC. Find x.

Options:

Answer:
B
Solution:

Its center D has equal perpendicular distances x to AB and AC. Splitting ABC into ABD and ADC gives =x(AB+AC)/2=x(b+c)/2, so x=2/(b+c).

Stream:JEESubject:MathematicsTopic:Properties of TriangleSubtopic:Length of angle bisector and median / Dist. between sp. Points
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