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The figure shows that (BP) is a line passing the center O and (PT) is a tangent line to the circle at point T. If ∠APT = \(20^o\), what is ∠x?
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A. \(40^o\)
B. \(45^o\)
C. \(50^o\)
D. \(55^o\)
E. \(60^o\)
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A. \(40^o\)
B. \(45^o\)
C. \(50^o\)
D. \(55^o\)
E. \(60^o\)
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tangent PT makes right angle with radius OT.
In triangle POT, ∠POT = \(180 - (20 + 90) = 70^o\)
In triangle AOT, AO and OT are radius and thus ∠OAT = ∠OTA = x
\(x + x + ∠AOT = 180\)
\(2x = 180 - 70\)
\(x = 55^o\)
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Solution:
Since PT is tangent to the circle, we have ∠OTP = \(90^°\) and ∠AOT = \(180^°\) - \(20^°\)- \(90^°\) = \(70^°\).
Since the triangle is an isosceles triangle with AO = OT, we have ∠OTA = ∠OAT = ∠x.
Thus ∠x = \(\frac{(180^°- 70^°)}{2}\) = \(55^°\).
Therefore, D is the correct answer.
Answer: D
Since PT is tangent to the circle, we have ∠OTP = \(90^°\) and ∠AOT = \(180^°\) - \(20^°\)- \(90^°\) = \(70^°\).
Since the triangle is an isosceles triangle with AO = OT, we have ∠OTA = ∠OAT = ∠x.
Thus ∠x = \(\frac{(180^°- 70^°)}{2}\) = \(55^°\).
Therefore, D is the correct answer.
Answer: D
