If a circle is inscribed in a polygon, the circle is tangent to each side of the po...

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Problem

If a circle is inscribed in a polygon, the circle is tangent to each side of the polygon, and the polygon is circumscribed about the circle. The vertices of the polygon lie outside the circle.

Step-by-step solution

When a circle is inscribed in a hexagon, it means the circle is inside the hexagon and tangent to all its sides. This also implies the hexagon is circumscribed about the circle. The vertices of the hexagon will lie outside the circle.

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Answer

B, E