Geometry

Question Analysis

The main focus is applying the tangent - radius perpendicularity and triangle angle - sum properties. As  is tangent to , . Given , we use the angle - sum property of a triangle to find .

 

Key Concept Explanation

A tangent to a circle is perpendicular to the radius at the point of tangency, making . In , we rely on the angle - sum property () to determine .

 

Step - by - Step Solution

1. Recall the angle - sum property of a triangle: .

2. Substitute

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