MHB State the angles in terms of x , Circle theorems

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In the discussion about angles in a circle with diameter AB, it is established that angle CAB can be expressed as 180 - x degrees, while angle CBA is determined to be x - 90 degrees. The use of Thales' theorem confirms that angle ACB is 90 degrees, leading to the conclusion that angles CAB and CBA together with angle ACB sum to 180 degrees. The cyclic nature of quadrilateral ABDC is also highlighted, reinforcing the relationships between the angles. Overall, the calculations confirm the relationships between the angles in terms of x.
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O is the center of the circle and AB is the diameter of this circle , C & D are points on this circle , If $\angle CDB=x^\circ$ ,State the following angles in terms of $x$

$\angle CAB$

$\angle CBA$

Workings & what is known

$OC=OB=OA$ radii of the same circle

$\therefore \angle {CBO} = \angle {OCB} = \angle {OAC} = \angle {OCA}$

$ACB=90^\circ$ Thales theorem

As $\angle BCO = \angle ACO $ it can be said that $\angle ACB$ is bisected

Many Thanks :)
 

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We are given that the quadrilateral $ABDC$ is cyclic, therefore:

$$x^{\circ}+\angle{CAB}=180^{\circ}$$

You are correct that $\angle{ACB}=90^{\circ}$

And so use:

$$\angle{CBA}+\angle{CAB}+\angle{ACB}=180^{\circ}$$
 
MarkFL said:
We are given that the quadrilateral $ABDC$ is cyclic, therefore:

$$x^{\circ}+\angle{CAB}=180^{\circ}$$

You are correct that $\angle{ACB}=90^{\circ}$

And so use:

$$\angle{CBA}+\angle{CAB}+\angle{ACB}=180^{\circ}$$

Thanks :)

$\angle CAB+x=180$
$\angle CAB =180-x $

That's for $\angle CAB$ , Now For $\angle CBA$ as I think it is equal to $\angle CAO$ as in the figure $\angle CBA= 180-x$

Correct?

Many Thanks :)
 
Using the sum of the interior angles of a triangle, I wrote:

$$\angle{CBA}+\angle{CAB}+\angle{ACB}=180^{\circ}$$

Now substitute:

$$\angle{CBA}+\left(180-x\right)^{\circ}+90^{\circ}=180^{\circ}$$

What do you get?
 
MarkFL said:
Using the sum of the interior angles of a triangle, I wrote:

$$\angle{CBA}+\angle{CAB}+\angle{ACB}=180^{\circ}$$

Now substitute:

$$\angle{CBA}+\left(180-x\right)^{\circ}+90^{\circ}=180^{\circ}$$

What do you get?

Thanks :D , I get by substituting,

$\displaystyle \angle{CBA}+\left(180-x\right)^{\circ}+90^{\circ}=180^{\circ}$

$\displaystyle \angle{CBA}=x^{\circ} -90^{\circ}$

Correct ? :)

Many Thanks :)
 
Yes, that's what I got as well. (Yes)
 
MarkFL said:
Yes, that's what I got as well. (Yes)

Thank you very much MarkFL (Happy) (Smile) (Party)
 
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