Draw an equilateral triangle of side 5 cm. Draw its inscribed circle. Measure the radius of the inscribed circle.

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Steps:
$i)$ Bisects one of the angles.
$i i)$ Bisects another angle.
$i i i)$ Where they cross is the center of the inscribed circle.
$i v)$ Construct a $⊥$ from the center point to one side of the triangle.
$v)$ Compare on the center point, adjust its length to where the $⊥$ crosses the triangle, and draw your inscribed circle.

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