Mathematics
In the following figure, O is the center of the circle. Find the value of d.
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Answer
We know that,
Angle in semi-circle is a right angle.
∴ ∠APB = 90°
In △APB,
⇒ ∠APB + ∠PBA + ∠PAB = 180°
⇒ 90° + 45° + ∠PAB = 180°
⇒ ∠PAB = 180° - 135° = 45°.
We know that,
Angles subtended by the same chord on the circle are equal.
∴ d = ∠PAB = 45°.
Hence, d = 45°.
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