In Fig.10.5, if AOB is a diameter of the circle and AC = BC, then CAB is equal to:

Given: AOB is the diameter of the circle.

AC = BC


ABC = BAC = x (say) ( angles opposite to equal sides are equal)


Also, diameter subtends a right angle to the circle,


ACB = 90°


Now, by angle sum property of a triangle, sum of all angles of a triangle is 180°.


CAB + ABC + ACB = 180°


x + x + 90° = 180°


2x = 90°


x = 45°


CAB = ABC = 45°

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