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The coordinates of the three vertices of a triangle are: (1,2),(7,2),(1,10). Then the radius of the incircle of the triangle is:

Options

A

1

B

2

C

3

D

4

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Correct Answer :

Option B

2

Solution :

The correct option is 2 (which represents a radius of 2).

Let the vertices of the triangle be:
A=(1,2)
B=(7,2)
C=(1,10)

First, let's calculate the lengths of the sides of the triangle using the distance formula. Let:
- c be the length of side AB
- a be the length of side BC
- b be the length of side CA

Calculating side c (distance between A(1,2) and B(7,2)):
c=(7-1)2+(2-2)2=62+0=6

Calculating side b (distance between A(1,2) and C(1,10)):
b=(1-1)2+(10-2)2=0+82=8

Calculating side a (distance between B(7,2) and C(1,10)):
a=(1-7)2+(10-2)2=(-6)2+82=36+64=100=10

Notice that the side lengths are 6, 8, and 10. Since 62+82=36+64=100=102, the triangle is a right-angled triangle with the right angle at vertex A.

The area (Δ) of this right-angled triangle is:
Δ=12×base×height=12×6×8=24

The semi-perimeter (s) of the triangle is:
s=a+b+c2=10+8+62=242=12

The radius of the incircle (r) is given by the formula:
r=Δs

Substituting the values of Δ and s:
r=2412=2

Thus, the radius of the incircle of the triangle is 2.

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