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Incircle of `Delta ABC` touches AB, BC, CA at R, P, Q, respectively. If `(2)/(AR)+(5)/(BP)+(5)/(CQ)=(6)/(r )` and the perimeter of the triangle is the smallest integer, then answer the following questions :
The inradius of incircle of `Delta ABC` is

A

4

B

3

C

2

D

1

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To solve the problem, we need to find the inradius \( r \) of triangle \( ABC \) given the equation: \[ \frac{2}{AR} + \frac{5}{BP} + \frac{5}{CQ} = \frac{6}{r} \] and that the perimeter of the triangle is the smallest integer. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Variables**: Let: - \( AR = x \) - \( BP = y \) - \( CQ = z \) The relationship given can be rewritten as: \[ \frac{2}{x} + \frac{5}{y} + \frac{5}{z} = \frac{6}{r} \] 2. **Rearranging the Equation**: Multiply through by \( rxyz \) (assuming \( r, x, y, z \neq 0 \)): \[ 2ryz + 5rzx + 5rxy = 6xyz \] Rearranging gives: \[ 2ryz + 5rzx + 5rxy - 6xyz = 0 \] 3. **Using the Semi-perimeter**: The semi-perimeter \( s \) of triangle \( ABC \) is given by: \[ s = \frac{a + b + c}{2} \] where \( a = BP + CQ = y + z \), \( b = CQ + AR = z + x \), and \( c = AR + BP = x + y \). 4. **Expressing the Sides**: From the properties of the incircle, we know: - \( AR = s - a \) - \( BP = s - b \) - \( CQ = s - c \) Thus: \[ AR = s - (y + z), \quad BP = s - (z + x), \quad CQ = s - (x + y) \] 5. **Substituting into the Equation**: Substitute \( AR, BP, CQ \) into the equation: \[ \frac{2}{s - (y + z)} + \frac{5}{s - (z + x)} + \frac{5}{s - (x + y)} = \frac{6}{r} \] 6. **Finding Relationships**: We can derive that: \[ 2x + 5y + 5z = 6 \] and also from the triangle properties: \[ xy + yz + zx = 1 \] 7. **Solving the System of Equations**: Substitute \( z = y \) (since the triangle is isosceles): \[ 2x + 10y = 6 \implies x = 3 - 5y \] Substitute \( x \) into the second equation: \[ 2(3 - 5y)y + y^2 = 1 \implies 6y - 10y^2 + y^2 = 1 \implies -9y^2 + 6y - 1 = 0 \] 8. **Finding Roots**: Solve the quadratic: \[ 9y^2 - 6y + 1 = 0 \] Using the quadratic formula: \[ y = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a} = \frac{6 \pm \sqrt{(-6)^2 - 4 \cdot 9 \cdot 1}}{2 \cdot 9} = \frac{6 \pm 0}{18} = \frac{1}{3} \] So, \( y = z = \frac{1}{3} \) and substituting back gives \( x = \frac{4}{3} \). 9. **Calculating the Inradius**: Now, substituting back to find \( r \): - \( AR = \frac{3r}{4} \) - \( BP = \frac{3r}{2} \) - \( CQ = \frac{3r}{2} \) The perimeter \( P \) is: \[ P = 2(AR + BP + CQ) = 2\left(\frac{3r}{4} + \frac{3r}{2} + \frac{3r}{2}\right) = 2\left(\frac{3r}{4} + 3r\right) = 2\left(\frac{15r}{4}\right) = \frac{15r}{2} \] Setting \( P \) to the smallest integer gives \( r = 2 \). ### Final Answer: The inradius \( r \) of the incircle of triangle \( ABC \) is \( \boxed{2} \).

To solve the problem, we need to find the inradius \( r \) of triangle \( ABC \) given the equation: \[ \frac{2}{AR} + \frac{5}{BP} + \frac{5}{CQ} = \frac{6}{r} \] and that the perimeter of the triangle is the smallest integer. ...
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