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==Algorithm==
 
==Algorithm==
 
OP=OQ ----  radii of the same circle
 
OP=OQ ----  radii of the same circle
OA is joined.
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OA is joined.<br>
 
In quadrillateral APOQ ,
 
In quadrillateral APOQ ,
 
∠APO=∠AQO= [radius drawn at the point of contact is perpendicular to the tangent]
 
∠APO=∠AQO= [radius drawn at the point of contact is perpendicular to the tangent]
  ∠PAQ+∠POQ=  
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∠PAQ+∠POQ=  
  Or, ∠PAQ+∠POQ=  
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Or, ∠PAQ+∠POQ=  
          ∠PAQ = -∠POQ ----------1
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∠PAQ = -∠POQ ----------1
 
Triangle POQ is isoscles. Therefore ∠OPQ=∠OQP
 
Triangle POQ is isoscles. Therefore ∠OPQ=∠OQP
 
∠POQ+∠OPQ+∠OQP=
 
∠POQ+∠OPQ+∠OQP=
 
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Or  ∠POQ+2∠OPQ=
Or  ∠POQ+2∠OPQ=
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2∠OPQ=- ∠POQ  ------2
      2∠OPQ=- ∠POQ  ------2
   
From 1 and 2  
 
From 1 and 2  
  ∠PAQ=2∠OPQ
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∠PAQ=2∠OPQ
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