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<math>\mathrm {(A)} 35 \qquad \mathrm {(B)} 40 \qquad \mathrm {(C)} 45 \qquad \mathrm {(D)} 50 \qquad \mathrm {(E)} 60</math> | <math>\mathrm {(A)} 35 \qquad \mathrm {(B)} 40 \qquad \mathrm {(C)} 45 \qquad \mathrm {(D)} 50 \qquad \mathrm {(E)} 60</math> | ||
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==Solution== | ==Solution== | ||
| − | <math>\angle | + | Since triangles <math>ABO</math> and <math>BOC</math> are isosceles, <math>\angle ABO=20^o</math> and <math>\angle OBC=30^o</math>. Therefore, <math>\angle ABC=50^o</math>, or <math>\mathrm{(D)}</math>. |
| − | <math>\angle ABC= | + | ==Alternative Solution== |
| + | <math>\angle AOC = 100^{\circ} \implies \angle ABC =\frac{\angle AOC}{2} =50^{ \circ},</math> or <math>\mathrm{(D)}.</math> | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Latest revision as of 09:39, 27 February 2022
Problem
The point 
is the center of the circle circumscribed about triangle 
, with 
and 
, as shown. What is the degree measure of 
?
Solution
Since triangles 
and 
are isosceles, 
and 
. Therefore, 
, or 
.
Alternative Solution
or 
See Also
| 2007 AMC 12B (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
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