For the following question, assume that lines that appear to be tangent are tangent. Point O is the center of the circle. Find the value of x. The figures are not drawn to scale. ∡O = 142°

Answer 1

To find the value of x, we first need to recognize that angle ∡O is an inscribed angle that intercepts arc AC. By the inscribed angle theorem, the measure of an inscribed angle is half the measure of the intercepted arc.

So, the measure of arc AC = 2 * 142° = 284°

Since arc AC is also intercepted by line segment AC, we have that angle AC is an angle at the center of the circle. By the central angle theorem, the measure of a central angle is equal to the measure of its intercepted arc.

Therefore, angle AC = 284°

Now, since line segment AC is tangent to the circle at point A, we know that angle OAC is a right angle. This means that the sum of angle AC and angle x must be 90°.

So, x + 284 = 90
x = 90 - 284
x = -194

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