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Exam-Style Questions on Circle Theorems

Problems on Circle Theorems adapted from questions set in previous Mathematics exams.

1.

GCSE Higher

Points B, D, G and F lie on a circle.

ABC is the tangent to the circle at B.

CDE is the tangent to the circle at D.

Find the size of angle CDG.

You must give a reason for each stage of your working.

Diagram

2.

GCSE Higher

(a) Find \(x\), the size of angle ABC if B, C and D are all points on the circle to which AB is a tangent. The diagram is not drawn to scale.

(b) Give a reason for your answer

Circle Diagram

3.

GCSE Higher

The diagram, not drawn to scale, shows chords joining points on the circumference of a circle. Prove that triangle ADE is similar to triangle BCE.

Diagram

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