Math Problem Statement

In the diagram, TA and TB are tangents to the circle, with center O, at A and B respectively. Given that ∠PBC = 73° and ∠AOC = 92°, calculate: (a) ∠ABT (b) ∠BCO (c) ∠ADC

Solution

Let's solve the given problem step by step.

Information from the diagram:

  • PB^C=73P\hat{B}C = 73^\circ
  • AO^C=92A\hat{O}C = 92^\circ
  • TATA and TBTB are tangents to the circle from TT to points AA and BB.
  • OO is the center of the circle.

Part (a) AB^TA\hat{B}T

Since TATA and TBTB are tangents from the same point TT, the angle between the tangents at point BB is equal to the angle subtended by the opposite arc ACBACB at point PP.

By the tangent-chord theorem, the angle AB^TA\hat{B}T is equal to PB^CP\hat{B}C (the angle subtended by chord BCBC at PP).

AB^T=PB^C=73A\hat{B}T = P\hat{B}C = 73^\circ

Part (b) BC^OB\hat{C}O

The total angle AO^C=92A\hat{O}C = 92^\circ is given, and since OC^BO\hat{C}B and BC^OB\hat{C}O are isosceles, the sum of these two equal angles must add up with AO^CA\hat{O}C to make 180180^\circ at point CC (since it is the center of the circle).

Therefore, the two angles BC^OB\hat{C}O and OC^BO\hat{C}B must be: BC^O=OC^B=180922=44B\hat{C}O = O\hat{C}B = \frac{180^\circ - 92^\circ}{2} = 44^\circ

Part (c) AD^CA\hat{D}C

Using the property of a cyclic quadrilateral, the opposite angles add up to 180180^\circ.

Therefore, in quadrilateral AODCAODC, angle AD^CA\hat{D}C is the exterior angle to angle AO^CA\hat{O}C. Hence: AD^C=180AO^C=18092=88A\hat{D}C = 180^\circ - A\hat{O}C = 180^\circ - 92^\circ = 88^\circ

Final Answers:

  • (a) AB^T=73A\hat{B}T = 73^\circ
  • (b) BC^O=44B\hat{C}O = 44^\circ
  • (c) AD^C=88A\hat{D}C = 88^\circ

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What is the tangent-chord theorem, and how does it apply in this context?
  2. Why are angles subtended by the same arc equal in a circle?
  3. What is a cyclic quadrilateral, and what are its properties?
  4. How do tangents from a common external point relate to each other in geometry?
  5. How would the angles change if the circle's center was not known?

Tip: In cyclic quadrilaterals, always remember that opposite angles sum to 180180^\circ. This property is often key to solving angle problems in circles.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Circle Theorems
Tangent-Chord Theorem
Isosceles Triangle Theorem
Cyclic Quadrilateral

Formulas

Angle at the center of a circle = 2 × Angle at the circumference
Sum of angles in a triangle = 180°
Opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral sum to 180°

Theorems

Tangent-Chord Theorem
Angle Sum Theorem
Cyclic Quadrilateral Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 9-10