Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A circle with radius r=5r = 5 is centered at the origin. A point PP is at (13,0)(13, 0). Two tangents PAPA and PBPB are drawn. A second circle is inscribed in △PAB\triangle PAB. Calculate the radius of this smaller inscribed circle. (Requires multi-step reasoning: finding chord length, △area\triangle area, and semi-perimeter).

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