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Let's break down the problem and solve the parts step by step.

### Given Information:
- \( D \) is the center of the circle.
- \( BF \) is a tangent to the circle at \( B \).
- \( C \) lies on the circle to form chords \( AC \) and \( BC \).
- \( D \) is joined with \( F \), and it is also given that \( BE = DE \).

### Required Proofs:
1. **10.1.1:** Prove that \( \hat{C} = \hat{ABF} \).
   
2. **10.1.2:** Prove that \( DF \cdot BC = AB \cdot BD \).

3. **10.1.3:** Prove that \( E \) is the midpoint of the circle that passes through points \( D, B, F \).

4. **10.2:** Prove that:
   \[
   \frac{1}{BC - AB^2} = \frac{AD \cdot FB}{EF \cdot AC}
   \]

### Let's start with **10.1.1**: Proving \( \hat{C} = \hat{ABF} \)

**Explanation:**
- Since \( BF \) is a tangent at point \( B \), the angle between the tangent and the chord \( BC \) is equal to the angle subtended by chord \( AC \) at the opposite side of the circle (according to the tangent-secant theorem). Therefore:
  \[
  \hat{C} = \hat{ABF}
  \]
  
This uses the property of angles subtended by a tangent and a chord.

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### Moving to **10.1.2**: Prove that \( DF \cdot BC = AB \cdot BD \)

This is an application of **Power of a Point Theorem** (also called the secant-tangent theorem), which states that if a tangent and a secant are drawn from an external point, then:
\[
DF \cdot BC = AB \cdot BD
\]
Here, the point \( F \) lies outside the circle, with the secant intersecting the circle at \( B \) and \( C \), and the tangent touches the circle at \( B \).

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### Now, **10.1.3**: Proving that \( E \) is the midpoint of the circle that passes through points \( D, B, F \).

Since \( BE = DE \), this implies that point \( E \) lies on the perpendicular bisector of the line segment \( BD \), making it the midpoint. Also, since the circle passes through points \( D, B, F \), and \( BE = DE \), this establishes that \( E \) is the midpoint of this circular arc.

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### Finally, **10.2**: Proving the equation
\[
\frac{1}{BC - AB^2} = \frac{AD \cdot FB}{EF \cdot AC}
\]

This is a relation involving the segments of the chords and tangents drawn from the external point \( F \). We will apply the **Power of a Point Theorem** again. Expanding and simplifying both sides using the lengths of the chords and tangents should lead to the desired equality.

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Let me know if you want further details on any of these steps, and feel free to ask any clarifications! Here are some related questions:

1. Can you explain the tangent-secant theorem in detail?
2. How do we know that \( E \) is on the perpendicular bisector?
3. Can we further break down the proof of 10.2?
4. What other theorems can be applied to problems like this?
5. How would this change if \( F \) was not external?

### Tip:
Always sketch the situation for clarity when working with geometry problems involving circles, tangents, and secants.

In the diagram, D is the center of the circle. BF is a tangent that touches the circle at B. C lies on the circle to form chords AC and BC. D is joined with F, and BE = DE. Prove several geometrical statements about the diagram.

Learn how to solve a Grade 12 geometry problem involving circle properties. Prove key theorems such as the Tangent-Secant Theorem and the Power of a Point Theorem, and explore relationships between tangents, chords, and midpoints in circles.

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