In the figure below, line segment AB is tangent to circle O at point A, secant BD intersects circle O at points Cand D, the measure of arc AC = 70,and the measure of arc CD = 110.. What is the measure of angle ABC?
Angles in Circles
Angles within a circle are feasible to create with the help of different properties of the circle such as radii, tangents, and chords. The radius is the distance from the center of the circle to the circumference of the circle. A tangent is a line made perpendicular to the radius through its endpoint placed on the circle as well as the line drawn at right angles to a tangent across the point of contact when the circle passes through the center of the circle. The chord is a line segment with its endpoints on the circle. A secant line or secant is the infinite extension of the chord.
Arcs in Circles
A circular arc is the arc of a circle formed by two distinct points. It is a section or segment of the circumference of a circle. A straight line passing through the center connecting the two distinct ends of the arc is termed a semi-circular arc.
![**Geometry Problem:**
**Scenario:**
In the figure below, line segment \( AB \) is tangent to circle \( O \) at point \( A \). Secant \( BD \) intersects circle \( O \) at points \( C \) and \( D \). The measure of arc \( AC \) is 70°, and the measure of arc \( CD \) is 110°.
**Question:**
What is the measure of angle \( ABC \)?
**Diagram:**
The figure consists of:
- A circle with center \( O \).
- A tangent line \( AB \) touching the circle at point \( A \).
- A secant line \( BD \) intersecting the circle at points \( C \) and \( D \).
- Arc \( AC \) is marked as 70°.
- Arc \( CD \) is marked as 110°.
**Options:**
1. 40°
2. 55°
3. 70°
4. 20°
**Explanation:**
To find the measure of angle \( ABC \), we utilize the following geometric property:
- The angle formed between a tangent and a chord through the point of tangency is equal to half the measure of the intercepted arc. Therefore, \( \angle ABC = \frac{1}{2} \times \) (measure of arc \( AC \)).
**Calculation:**
Given that the measure of arc \( AC \) is 70°:
- \( \angle ABC = \frac{1}{2} \times 70° = 35° \).
However, considering both intercepted arcs:
- Measure of arc \( AD \) = Measure of arc \( AC \) + Measure of arc \( CD \) = 70° + 110° = 180°.
- \( \angle ABC = \frac{1}{2} \times \) (measure of arc \( AD \)) = \frac{1}{2} \times 180° = 90°.
Thus:
- Checking, since \( AB \) is a tangent and \( AD \) line spans directly across the circle:
- The measure of angle \( ABC = 90°\).
Therefore:
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