a. In the diagram above, P, Q, R, and S are points on the circle with centre K. KR is a bisector of angle ∠SRQ, ∠KSP = 41^\circ, and ∠SKR = 80^\circ. Find:
∠RQP;
b. Find ∠SPQ
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Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
a. Since K is the centre and KR and KS are radii, ∆SKR is isosceles.
∠SRK + ∠RSK + ∠SKR = 180^\circ (sum of angles in a triangle is 180o)
⇒ ∠SRK + ∠RSK + 80^\circ = 180^\circ
⇒ ∠SRK + ∠RSK = 180^\circ - 80^\circ = 100^\circ
Since ∠SRK = ∠RSK (base angles of an isosceles triangle are equal)
∠SRK = ∠RSK = \(\frac{100^0}{2} = 50^0\)
∠RSP = 50^\circ + 41^\circ = 91^\circ
∴ ∠ RQP = 180^\circ - 91^\circ = 89^\circ (opp. angles of a cyclic. quad. are supplementary)
b. Since KR is a bisector of angle ∠SRQ:
∠SRK = ∠KRQ = 50^\circ
∠SRQ = 50^\circ + 50^\circ = 100^\circ
∴ ∠SPQ = 180^\circ - 100^\circ = 80^\circ (opp. angles of a cyclic. quad. are supplementary)
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