Math Problem Statement

B, D, E, F, and G are points on the circumference of a circle center O. AC is a tangent to the circle at B. Angle DFG = 75° and angle ABG = 48°. Find: (a) angle DEG, (b) angle DOG, (c) angle DBC.

Solution

Let's analyze the given problem carefully.

Given information:

  • Points B,D,E,F,B, D, E, F, and GG are on the circumference of the circle.
  • ACAC is a tangent to the circle at BB.
  • Given angles:
    • DFG=75\angle DFG = 75^\circ
    • ABG=48\angle ABG = 48^\circ

We need to find: (a) DEG\angle DEG
(b) DOG\angle DOG
(c) DBC\angle DBC


Step 1: Finding DEG\angle DEG

Since D,E,F,GD, E, F, G are points on the circle, DFG\angle DFG and DEG\angle DEG are opposite angles in a cyclic quadrilateral.
Using the opposite angle property of a cyclic quadrilateral:

DEG=DFG=75\angle DEG = \angle DFG = 75^\circ


Step 2: Finding DOG\angle DOG

Angle DOGDOG is the central angle subtended by arc DGDG, while DEG\angle DEG is the inscribed angle subtended by the same arc.
Using the central angle theorem:

DOG=2×DEG=2×75=150\angle DOG = 2 \times \angle DEG = 2 \times 75^\circ = 150^\circ


Step 3: Finding DBC\angle DBC

Since ACAC is a tangent at BB, we use the tangent-secant angle theorem, which states:

DBC=ABG=48\angle DBC = \angle ABG = 48^\circ


Final Answers:

(a) DEG=75\angle DEG = 75^\circ
(b) DOG=150\angle DOG = 150^\circ
(c) DBC=48\angle DBC = 48^\circ

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Related Questions:

  1. What is the sum of opposite angles in a cyclic quadrilateral?
  2. How do you prove that the angle at the center is twice the angle at the circumference?
  3. What is the alternate segment theorem?
  4. How do you find an angle in a cyclic quadrilateral given two angles?
  5. What is the relationship between a tangent and a chord in a circle?

Tip: In any cyclic quadrilateral, the sum of opposite angles is always 180180^\circ.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Circle Theorems
Cyclic Quadrilaterals
Angles Subtended by Arcs

Formulas

Sum of opposite angles in a cyclic quadrilateral = 180°
Central angle = 2 × Inscribed angle
Tangent-secant angle theorem

Theorems

Cyclic Quadrilateral Property
Central Angle Theorem
Tangent-Secant Angle Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10