Question

question 3 of 10
if figure x is inscribed in figure y, which statement must be true?
a. figures x and y are congruent.
b. figure y is circumscribed about figure x.
c. figure x is circumscribed about figure y.
d. figures x and y are polygons.

Explanation:

By definition, when figure X is inscribed in figure Y, figure Y is said to be circumscribed about figure X. Congruence is not a requirement for in - scribing. Also, the figures don't have to be polygons.

Answer:

B. Figure Y is circumscribed about figure X.