, and are points on a circle, and is a diameter. If , find .
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C.
- Step 1: The angle in a semicircle is a right angle, so . Step 2. In triangle : . **Answer: . Why not the others:** treats the triangle as isosceles, is , the angle at , and subtracts only from , leaving out the right angle.
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