In the given figure, PA and PB are two tangents from an external point P to a circle with centre O.

Question:

In the given figure, PA and PB are two tangents from an external point P to a circle with centre O. If ∠PBA = 65 , find ∠OAB and ∠APB

 

Solution:

We know that tangents drawn from the external point are congruent.
∴ PA = PB
Now, In isoceles triangle APB
∠APB + ∠PBA + ∠PAB = 180            [Angle sum property of a triangle]
⇒ ∠APB + 65 + 65 = 180                          [∵∠PBA = ∠PAB = 65 ]
⇒ ∠APB = 50
We know that the radius and tangent are perperpendular at their point of contact
∴∠OBP = ∠OAP = 90
Now, In quadrilateral AOBP
∠AOB + ∠OBP + ∠APB + ∠OAP = 360           [Angle sum property of a quadrilateral]
⇒ ∠AOB + 90 + 50 + 90 = 360 
⇒ 230 + ∠BOC = 360 
⇒ ∠AOB = 130 
Now, In isoceles triangle AOB
∠AOB + ∠OAB + ∠OBA = 180            [Angle sum property of a triangle]
⇒ 130 +  2∠OAB = 1800                          [∵∠OAB = ∠OBA ]
⇒ ∠OAB = 25

 

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