Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
The chords and of a circle with centre are equal. . Show that , and find .
Equal chords of a circle subtend equal angles at the centre, and chords that subtend equal angles at the centre are equal. The proofs use the radii, which are equal, and the SSS and SAS rules. Triangle is isosceles, so .
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. The equal sides.
Step 2. The rule. by SSS. So by CPCT.
Step 3. The base angle. , so .
Answer: and .
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