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the figure below shows a circle with center b, diameter \\( \\overline{…

Question

the figure below shows a circle with center b, diameter \\( \overline{w d} \\), secant \\( \overleftrightarrow{w e} \\), and tangent \\( \overleftrightarrow{g x} \\). which of the angles must be right angles? select all that apply.
answer
\\( \angle b w y \\)
\\( \angle w b g \\)
\\( \angle b w e \\)
\\( \angle b w j \\)
\\( \angle w y d \\)
\\( \angle b g o \\)

Explanation:

Brief Explanations
  • For \(\angle WY D\):
  • By the Thales' theorem, an angle inscribed in a semicircle is a right - angle. Since \(\overline{WD}\) is a diameter and \(Y\) is on the circle, \(\angle WY D = 90^{\circ}\).
  • For \(\angle BGO\):
  • A tangent to a circle is perpendicular to the radius at the point of tangency. \(\overleftrightarrow{GX}\) is a tangent and \(\overline{BG}\) is a radius, so \(\angle BGO=90^{\circ}\).
  • For \(\angle BWJ\):
  • A tangent to a circle is perpendicular to the radius at the point of tangency. \(\overleftrightarrow{GX}\) is a tangent and \(\overline{BW}\) is a radius, so \(\angle BWJ = 90^{\circ}\).

Answer:

\(\angle WY D,\angle BGO,\angle BWJ\)