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<math>\mathrm {(A)} 35 \qquad \mathrm {(B)} 40 \qquad \mathrm {(C)} 45 \qquad \mathrm {(D)} 50 \qquad \mathrm {(E)} 60</math> | <math>\mathrm {(A)} 35 \qquad \mathrm {(B)} 40 \qquad \mathrm {(C)} 45 \qquad \mathrm {(D)} 50 \qquad \mathrm {(E)} 60</math> | ||
==Solution== | ==Solution== | ||
| − | 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 $\ | + | 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 $\mathim{(D)}. |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 18:31, 1 May 2020
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 $\mathim{(D)}.
See Also
| 2007 AMC 12B (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
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