The triangle circumscribes the circle. What is the perimeter of the triangle?

Imre L asked Oct 8, 2023

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Imre L asked Oct 8, 2023

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Answer:

P = 72 ft

Explanation:

the perimeter P is the sum of the 3 sides.

Tangents to a circle from an external point are congruent , then

side 24 = 15 + 9

side 21 = 9 + 12

Third side = 12 + 15 = 27 ft

P = 24 + 21 + 27 = 72 ft

Adam Lassek answered Oct 14, 2023

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