1.

In , in which , , and , a semicircle is drawn so that its

diameter lies on AC, and so that it is tangent to AB and BC. IF O is the center, find the
measure of .

Solution:

Let be the radius of the circle.

Consider the relationships of , and

For use the formula .

For and use .

Substitute the respective given values and .

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2. is a quadrilateral inscribed in a circle. Diagonal bisects . If ,
and , find .

Solution:

Call the point of intersection of BD and AC as O.

Therefore, because of the given that bisects .

Consider and :
, vertical angles are congruent.
, intercept the same arc. Thus .
Therefore by AA Similarity Postulate, . Thus:

Substitute , and .

Now consider and :

, vertical angles are congruent.
, intercept the same arc. Thus .
Therefore by AA Similarity Postulate, . Thus:

Substitute and .

By Transitivity Property:

Therefore:

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3. What is the radius of the circumcircle of an isosceles right triangle having an area of 162sq.
units.

Solution:

Let be the legs of the isosceles right triangle and be the radius of the circle.

The hypotenuse of the triangle is the diameter of the circle, therefore:

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4. In , , , and . Side is extended to point so that is
similar to . Find the measure of .

Solution:

Given that . Therefore:

Consider the left and right side of the equation.

Therefore:

Now Consider the left and middle part of the equation.

Therefore by Transitivity:

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5. A circle is tangent to the hypotenuse of isosceles . and are extended and
are tangent to circle and and respectively, as shown in the figure. The area of the
triangles is 4 sq units. Find the area of the circle.

Solution:

But since is an isosceles triangle. Thus:

By PT: .
The median of a right triangle with respect to the hypotenuse is half the hypotenuse.
Therefore:

Let the radius of the circle.

Thus

is a square whose side is . Therefore .

But , hence,

Rationalize:
or

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6. A circle is inscribe in a quadrant of a circle of radius 8, as shown in the figure. What is the
measure of the radius of the inscribe circle.

Solution:

Let be the radius of the inscribe circle.

is a square, therefore .

Now since is a radius of Circle O. Thus , solve for .

Rationalize:

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