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O Level Math - Don't Go Around In Circles Solving A Circles Question

Dont get thrown off by seemingly complicated diagrams.

You start by first observing for ALL the shapes and structures that relate to the properties of a circle they are there for a reason: to guide you.

It is very likely that the question setter's suggested solution to the question makes use of ALL the hints available (of course there may be more elegant solutions that exist). Hence, note down ALL the hints, then start to manipulate the equations and you'll arrive at your answer.

Observation

Relevant Properties

Radius & Tangent

Radius perpendicular to tangent

Butterfly

Angles in same segment

Angle at centre

Angle at centre = Twice angle at circumference

Diameter

Angles in semicircle

Chords from contact with tangent

Angle in alternate segment

Chords

Bisector of Chord & Perpendicular of Chord; Equal Chords & Chords equidistant from centre
Opposite Angles of cyclic quad; External angle of cyclic quad

Cyclic quadrilaterals

Tangents

Tangent perpendicular to radius; Tangents from external point: Equal Tangents & Angle between tangents equal; Angles between radii equal; Angles in alternate segment (Alternate Segment Theorem)

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