Can a circle be circumscribed about each of the followingfigures? Why or why not?a) Parallelogramb) Rhombusc) Rectangled) Square

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Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter7: Locus And Concurrence

Section7.CR: Review Exercises

Problem 30CR

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Can a circle be circumscribed about each of the following figures? Why or why not? a) Parallelogram b) Rhombus c) Rectangle d) Square