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==Algorithm==
==Algorithm==
OP=OQ ---- radii of the same circle
OP=OQ ---- radii of the same circle
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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]
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∠PAQ+∠POQ=
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∠PAQ+∠POQ=
−
Or, ∠PAQ+∠POQ=
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Or, ∠PAQ+∠POQ=
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∠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=
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Or ∠POQ+2∠OPQ=
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2∠OPQ=- ∠POQ ------2
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2∠OPQ=- ∠POQ ------2
From 1 and 2
From 1 and 2
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∠PAQ=2∠OPQ
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∠PAQ=2∠OPQ