Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Circle theorems I

Circle theorems I — practice question

$A$, $B$, $C$, $D$ and $E$ are on the circle. $AC$ and $BD$ meet at $X$. Angle $ACD=55^{\circ}$ and angle $CXD=88^{\circ}$.
(a)[6]

Complete the statements, giving a geometrical reason for each one. Angle $CDB = \ldots$ because \ldots . Angle $ABD = \ldots$ because \ldots . Angle $AED = \ldots$ because \ldots .

(b(i))[2]

Calculate the length of $CX$.

(b(ii))[1]

Complete the statement. Area of triangle $CXD$ : area of triangle $BXA = \ldots : \ldots$.

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