Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
ChapterP: Preliminary Concepts
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Transcribed Image Text:### Question 7:
**Angle QRS is circumscribed about circle P.**
Given:
- \( QR = 24x \) ft
- \( RS = 4x + 5 \) ft
**Problem:**
What is the length of \( \overline{RS} \) in feet?
**Explanation:**
The diagram consists of a triangle \( \triangle QRS \) circumscribed about a circle with center \( P \). Two sides of the triangle, \( QR \) and \( RS \), have lengths given in terms of the variable \( x \):
- \( QR = 24x \)
- \( RS = 4x + 5 \)
The illustration shows a circle touching the sides of the triangle at three points, illustrating the properties of a tangential quadrilateral where opposite angles are supplementary.
To find the length of \( RS \), we need to determine the value of \( x \) from given or derived information.
### Solution:
1. **Step 1: Set up any necessary equations based on geometric properties of the tangential quadrilateral**.
2. **Step 2: Solve for \( x \)** based on provided relationships.
3. **Step 3: Substitute value of \( x \) back into the expression \( 4x + 5 \) to determine the exact length of \( RS \)**.
The problem requires knowledge of geometry particularly dealing with properties of tangential quadrilaterals and algebraic manipulation to solve for \( x \).
Encouraged steps:
- Determine if there's additional geometric information deriving angle relationships or other side lengths.
- Engage algebraic solving once the setup is confirmed.
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