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Since triangles <math>ABO</math> and <math>BOC</math> are isosceles, <math>\angle ABO=20^o</math> and <math>\angle OBC=30^o</math>. Therefore, <math>\angle ABC=50^o</math>, or <math>\mathrm{(D)}</math>. | Since triangles <math>ABO</math> and <math>BOC</math> are isosceles, <math>\angle ABO=20^o</math> and <math>\angle OBC=30^o</math>. Therefore, <math>\angle ABC=50^o</math>, or <math>\mathrm{(D)}</math>. | ||
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| + | <math>\angle AOC = 100 \circ \implies \angle ABC =\frac{\angle AOC}{2} =50 \circ,</math> or <math>\mathrm{(D)}.</math> | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 09:38, 27 February 2022
Problem
The point 
is the center of the circle circumscribed about triangle 
, with 
and 
, as shown. What is the degree measure of 
?
Solution
Since triangles 
and 
are isosceles, 
and 
. Therefore, 
, or 
.
Alternative Solution
or 
See Also
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