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WN is tangent to circle O at point W. If m arc WG ⌢ =94 ∘ find m angle ∠GWN.

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To find the measure of angle \( \angle GWN \), we can use the property that the angle formed by a tangent and a chord through the point of contact is equal to half the measure of the arc intercepted by the chord.

In this case, we have:
- \( WN \) is the tangent to circle \( O \) at point \( W \).
- The arc \( WG \) has a measure of \( 94^\circ \).

By the property mentioned, we can write:

\[
m \angle GWN = \frac{1}{2} \times m \text{ arc } WG
\]

Substituting the value of \( m \text{ arc } WG \):

\[
m \angle GWN = \frac{1}{2} \times 94^\circ = 47^\circ
\]

Therefore, the measure of angle \( \angle GWN \) is \( 47^\circ \).

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