Question

the incircle of ∆ABC touches the sides AB, BC,,CA respectively at P,Q and R.If AB=14,BC=11 and CA=7 then find AP​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

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In2 triangle ABC, we have

BP= BQ = 3cm

AP= AR = 4cm

( tangents drawn from an external point to the circle are equal).

So, RC = AC-AR

=11-4=7cm

Hence RC= CQ= 7 cm

Then, BC= BQ+QC

7+3=10cm