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What is the measure of angle R

What is the measure of angle R-example-1
User Deepakssn
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Answer: 37 degrees

Step-by-step explanation:

We have a right triangle because the tangent is always perpendicular to the radius, at the point of tangency.

That then leads to angles P and R being complementary, ie they add to 90

P+R = 90

R = 90-P

R = 90-53

R = 37

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