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In circle o below, what is the measure of angle x, the angle formed by a tangent and the

diameter of the circle?

In circle o below, what is the measure of angle x, the angle formed by a tangent and-example-1
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Answer:

The value of angle is 90°

Explanation:

Theorem:-

  • The tangent of a circle is perpendicular to the radius through the point of contact

And we know , the value of angle formed by perpendicular is 90°

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\sf\large\underline\purple{Answer:-}

The measure of the angle x = 90°


\sf\large\underline\blue{Reason:-}

Theorem Of Tangent:-


\rightarrowA radius is obtained by joining the centre and the point of tangency. The tangent at a point on a circle is at right angles to this radius.

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