The relation between the

tangents of a circle

Ex1: in the opp. Fig.

AB and AC touch the circle at B and C , AB // CE , m(∠A) = 50
Find by proof: m(∠BDE)
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Ex2: ABC is a triangle where AB = 4cm . , BC = 7 cm., AC = 5cm., if the inscribed

circle of it touches its sides AB , BC , and CA at D , E , and F respectively ,
prove that : AC + BD = BC + AD , then deduce the lengths of the parts into which the
sides of the triangle are divided by the points of tangency.
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 Angels of tangency
Ex1: in each of the following
, AC is a tangent to the circle M Find the measure of each angle denoted by the symbol(?)

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Ex2: in the opp. Fig.

AB and AC are two tangent segment to the circle , m(∠BDC) = 65 and m(∠E) = 115
Find:
1) m(∠A)
2) prove that : BC bisects ∠ ABD
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Ex3: in the opp. Fig.
AB = AD , m(∠A) = 84 , m(∠ABC) = 132
prove that: BC is tangent segment to the circle passing through A, B and D
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Ex4: in the opp. Fig.

AB is a diameter in the circle whose centre is M , MC is a radius in it perpendicular to AB
, D ∈ MC , AD ∩ the circle ={E} and BE ∩ MC ={N}

Prove that:
1) the figure DEMB is a cyclic quad.
2) EM is a tangent to the circumcircle of ∆ NDE
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