Construction of Tangent from a Point Outside Circle
Draw a circle...
Question
Draw a circle of any radius with centre O. Draw two tangents to its inclined at an angle of 75∘ to each other. [3 MARKS]
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Solution
Steps: 1.5 Marks Construction: 1.5 Marks
(i) Draw a circle with centre O. (ii) Mark a radius OA. (iii) Draw an angle of 105∘ at O with OA, ∠AOC=105∘ (iv) Draw angle of 90∘ at A and C whose arms cut at B. (v) So, BC and BA are the required tangents with ∠ABC=75∘