In the figure, O Is the centre of the circle and CG is parallel to DE. FH = FG, ∠ODC = 55° and ∠HGF = 55°. Find
- ∠EDK
- ∠DEF
(a)
OC = OD = Radius
∠CDO = ∠DCO = 55° (Isosceles triangle, OCB)
∠DOK
= 55° + 55°
= 110° (Exterior angle of a triangle)
OD = OK = Radius
∠OKD
= (180° - 110°) ÷ 2
= 70° ÷ 2
= 35°
∠EDK = 35° (Alternate angles, DE//CE)
(b)
FH = FG
∠FGH = ∠FHG = 55° (Isosceles triangle FGF)
∠GFH
= 180° - 55° - 55°
= 70°
∠KFE = ∠GFH = 70° (Vertically opposite angles)
∠DEF
= 180° - 70°
= 110° (Interior angles)
Answer(s): (a) 35°; (b) 110°