line segment ts is tangent to circle o at point n. if the measure of $\angle qnt$ is $74^\circ$, what is the measure of $\widehat{qpn}$?

$37^\circ$
$74^\circ$
$148^\circ$
$212^\circ$

Question

line segment ts is tangent to circle o at point n. if the measure of $\angle qnt$ is $74^\circ$, what is the measure of $\widehat{qpn}$?

$37^\circ$
$74^\circ$
$148^\circ$
$212^\circ$

Accepted Answer

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37°

74°

148°

212°

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Explanation:

Relate the tangent-chord angle to the intercepted arc

Determine the measure of the major arc

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Relate the tangent-chord angle to the intercepted arc

Determine the measure of the major arc