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In the figure given below, P and Q are centres of two circles, intersecting at B and C, and ACD is a straight line. If ∠APB = 150° and ∠BQD = x°, find the value of x. |
Answer» The angle subtended by an arc of a circle at its centre is twice the angle subtended by the same arc at a point on the circumference So we get ∠APB = 2 ∠ACB It can be written as ∠ACB = ½ ∠APB By substituting the values ∠ACB = 150/2 So we get ∠ACB = 75o We know that ACD is a straight line It can be written as ∠ACB + ∠DCB = 180o By substituting the values 75o + ∠DCB = 180o On further calculation ∠DCB = 180o – 75o By subtraction ∠DCB = 105o We know that ∠DCB = ½ × reflex ∠BQD By substituting the values 105o = ½ × (360o – x) On further calculation 210o = 36o – x By subtraction x = 150o Therefore, the value of x is 150o. |
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