2023Q2(iii)(c)Tangents and Intersecting Chords

NumericalEasy1 mark

2(iii)

In the given figure O, is the centre of the circle. CE is a tangent to the circle at A. If ∠ABD = 26° , then find:

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∠CAD

Topic: Tangents / intersecting chords

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Answer

Exam answer

∠CAD = 26°

Explanation

Radius OA is perpendicular to tangent CE, so ∠CAD+∠BAD=90°.

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