In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle. PA and PB are tangents.

Question:

In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle. PA and PB are tangents. Show that AOBP is a cyclic quadrilateral 

 

Solution:

We know that the radius and tangent are perpendicular at their point of contact
∵∠OBP = ∠OAP = 90
Now, In quadrilateral AOBP
∠APB + ∠AOB + ∠OBP + ∠OAP = 360            [Angle sum property of a quadrilateral]
⇒ ∠APB + ∠AOB + 90 + 90∘ = 360 
⇒ ∠APB + ∠AOB = 180 
Also, ∠OBP + ∠OAP = 180
Since, the sum of the opposite angles of the quadrilateral is 180
Hence, AOBP is a cyclic quadrilateral.

 

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