In the given figure, O is the centre of a circle PT and PQ are tangents to the circle from an external point P.

Question:

In the given figure, O is the centre of a circle PT and PQ are tangents to the circle from an external point P. If ∠TPQ = 70 then ∠TRQ  

 

Solution:

Construction: Join OQ and OT

We know that the radius and tangent are perperpendular at their point of contact
∵∠OTP = ∠OQP = 90
Now, In quadrilateral OQPT
∠QOT + ∠OTP + ∠OQP + ∠TPQ = 360            [Angle sum property of a quadrilateral]
⇒ ∠QOT + 90 + 90 + 70 = 360 
⇒ 250 + ∠QOT = 360 
⇒ ∠QOT = 110 
We know that the angle subtended by an arc at the centre is double the angle subtended by the arc at any point on the remaining part of the circle.

$\therefore \angle \mathrm{TRQ}=\frac{1}{2}(\angle \mathrm{QOT})=55^{\circ}$

 

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