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Question 448573: Find the value of each variable. Lines that appear to be tangent are tangent.
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Angle y = 210 degs (360 - 150)
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The chord from the tangent point and the center of the circle form an isoceles triangle, and the angle at the center = 150 degs.
The other 2 angles are 15º each, --> w = 105º and x = 75º