A circle with a radius of 8 is inscribed in a right triangle with one base being 20. What is the hypotenuse?
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$\begingroup$ Hey, can you try to show what you have tried to do? Maybe show a picture or some calculations? That way we can help you. :) $\endgroup$– 4-ierAug 22, 2018 at 5:40
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2$\begingroup$ Your question may benefit from a study of our guide to new askers. $\endgroup$– Jyrki LahtonenAug 22, 2018 at 5:46
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$\begingroup$ You could start by drawing a picture. Then think what you can deduce from the picture. What have you tried so far? $\endgroup$– Matti P.Aug 22, 2018 at 5:48
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@Daniel Park, I am giving you a hint. Try to solve these equations $$ a^2+b^2=c^2\\ r = \frac{1}{2}\sqrt{a + b - c}\\ $$ where a, b are bases/legs/catheti,
c is the hypotenuse,
and r is the radius.
More useful information you can find here: A Right Triangle
