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  • 17-05-2021
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PQ is tangent to the circle and m

PQ is tangent to the circle and m class=

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akposevictor
akposevictor akposevictor
  • 22-05-2021

Answer:

x = 78°

Step-by-step explanation:

m<P = 12°

Since PQ is tangent to the circle at point Q, therefore m<Q = 90° (tangent theorem)

x + m<P + m<Q = 180° (sum of triangle theorem)

Substitute

x + 12° + 90° = 180°

x + 102° = 180°

Subtract 102° from each side

x = 180° - 102°

x = 78°

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