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Problem

If in a triangle (1−r1r2)(1−r1r3)=2\left(1 - \frac{r_1}{r_2}\right)\left(1 - \frac{r_1}{r_3}\right) = 2 , then the triangle is a. right angled b. isosceles c. equilateral d. None of these
Intuitive explanation

The key is recognizing that r1,r2,r3r_1, r_2, r_3 are the exradii opposite to vertices A,B,CA, B, C respectively, and expressing them in terms of the semiperimeter ss and area Δ\Delta. Each exradius has the form ri=Δs−air_i = \frac{\Delta}{s - a_i}, so ratios like r1r2\frac{r_1}{r_2} simplify to expressions involving the side lengths. Expanding the given equation and using these relationships will reveal a constraint on the sides that characterizes a specific triangle type.

Intuitive explanation

The key is recognizing that r1,r2,r3r_1, r_2, r_3 are the exradii opposite to vertices A,B,CA, B, C respectively, and expressing them in terms of the semiperimeter ss and area Δ\Delta. Each exradius has the form ri=Δs−air_i = \frac{\Delta}{s - a_i}, so ratios like r1r2\frac{r_1}{r_2} simplify to expressions involving the side lengths. Expanding the given equation and using these relationships will reveal a constraint on the sides that characterizes a specific triangle type.

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