In the diagram below, CBFD is a circle such that BCIFD - NSC Technical Mathematics - Question 8 - 2022 - Paper 2
Question 8
In the diagram below, CBFD is a circle such that BCIFD. CH and DH are tangents at C and D respectively. Tangents CH and DH intersect at H. CF and BD intersect at M.
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Worked Solution & Example Answer:In the diagram below, CBFD is a circle such that BCIFD - NSC Technical Mathematics - Question 8 - 2022 - Paper 2
Step 1
8.1 Determine, giving reasons, the size of $\widehat{H_1}$
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Given that tangents CH and DH meet at H, we know that the angles between a tangent and a radius are equal. Therefore, ∠DH1=∠CA=37∘. Applying the tangent theorem:
∠HI=74∘
(both angles in triangle C.H.D).
Step 2
8.2 Determine, stating reasons, the size of $\widehat{C_2}$
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Since ∠CA=37∘ and ∠F2 is in the same segment as ∠CA, we can conclude:
∠C2=37∘
(as they subtend the same arc BC|FD).
Step 3
8.3 Show that $MD = MF$
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From 8.2, we know angles ∠C1 and ∠F1 are equal. Hence, triangles M.D.F and M.D.C are similar:
∠F1=∠C1=37∘
Thereby showing that side MD is opposite to angle ∠D and side MF is opposite to angle ∠C:
Step 4
8.4 Prove that CHDM is a cyclic quadrilateral.
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By demonstrating that the angles ∠HM+∠DM=180∘, we can conclude that quadrilateral CHDM is cyclic. Since:
∠HM and ∠DM are exterior angles of triangle CHD.