À circle is inscribed in a triangle having sides of lengths 5 in., 12 in., and 13 in. If the length of the radius of the inscribed circle is 2 in., find the area of the triangle.

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À circle is inscribed in a triangle having sides of lengths
5 in., 12 in., and 13 in. If the length of the radius of the
inscribed circle is 2 in., find the area of the triangle.
Transcribed Image Text:À circle is inscribed in a triangle having sides of lengths 5 in., 12 in., and 13 in. If the length of the radius of the inscribed circle is 2 in., find the area of the triangle.
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