Euclidean geometry: aadvanced rider

In summary, the problem involves a tangent line LPN to circle ADP and a smaller circle BCP that touches the larger circle internally at point P. Chord AD intersects the smaller circle at points B and C, and lines BP and CP are joined. The problem may involve determining the measurement of angles PBC, PCB, and LPA, as well as the relationship between lines LN and AD.
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Homework Statement



LPN is a tangent to circle ADP. Circle BCP touches the larger circle internally at P. Chord AD cuts the smaller circle at B and C and BP and CP are joined

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


∠P4+5 = ∠B1 (tan chord theorem)
∠P1+2 = C1 (tan chord theorem)
 

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The attached file shows the numbers 1 through 5 which I am taking to indicate that angles PBC, PCB, and LPA are all equal. You didn't say what the problem was.

I do notice:
Since angles PBC and PCB are equal and line LN is tangent at P, lines LN and AD are parallel.
That makes angle PAD also measurement #1.
That would mean that the two circles are identical.
So angles 2 and 4 are zero degrees.

I'm guessing that I have misinterpreted something.

If you provide details, I take another shot at it.
 

1. What is Euclidean Geometry?

Euclidean geometry is a branch of mathematics that deals with shapes, sizes, and positions of objects in space. It is named after the ancient Greek mathematician, Euclid, who wrote the first known textbook on the subject.

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Euclidean geometry is based on a set of five postulates, or rules, that are used to prove theorems and solve problems. Other types of geometry, such as non-Euclidean geometry, have different postulates and therefore, different rules and results.

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