Tom B.

asked • 10/25/15

Have I drawn this diagram correctly? Cant Solve it, thanks

A, B and C are three points on the circumference of a circle. The tangent to the circle at A makes an angle (Alpha) with the chord AB. The diameter through A cuts the circle again at D and D is joined to B. Prove that Angle ACB = (Alpha).

I have drawn a diagram (link below) but I can't see how the angle at C would be the same as Alpha. Perhaps I haven't drawn the diagram correctly?
 
http://picpaste.com/pics/untitled-haIqm7mz.1445761206.bmp
 
EDIT: I have noticed that if you assume that the question has been written incorrectly and that when D is mentioned, they are really referring to C, then Angle C does solve to equal Alpha. Perhaps it is the question that has been written incorrectly in that case.

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Neal T.

Glad you were here to redirect!
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Tom B.

I understand, by showing ∠ADB = α, We're able to show that no matter where C is on the circumference, it is still subtended by the same arc AB and therefore ∠ACB = ∠ADB = α.
Thanks to you both, Roman and Neal!
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