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Identify the angle in a semicircle.

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25∘\text{}25^\circ\text{}

65∘\text{}65^\circ\text{}

Step-by-step solution

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Here's how to solve the problem:

  1. Identify the angle in a semicircle.

    Since QOS is a diameter, the angle subtended by the diameter at any point on the circumference is 90∘90^\circ.
    Therefore, ∠QRS=90∘\angle QRS = 90^\circ.

  2. Apply the Tangent-Chord Theorem.

    The angle between the tangent ST and the chord SQ at the point of contact S is ∠QST\angle QST. According to the Tangent-Chord Theorem, this angle is equal to the angle in the alternate segment, which is ∠SRQ\angle SRQ.
    So, ∠QST=∠SRQ\angle QST = \angle SRQ.
    From Step 1, we know ∠SRQ=∠QRS=90∘\angle SRQ = \angle QRS = 90^\circ.
    Therefore, ∠QST=90∘\angle QST = 90^\circ.

  3. Solve for xx.

    We are given ∠QST=3x+15∘\angle QST = 3x + 15^\circ. Equating this to 90∘90^\circ:

    3x+15∘=90∘3x + 15^\circ = 90^\circ 3x=90∘−15∘3x = 90^\circ - 15^\circ 3x=75∘3x = 75^\circ x=75∘3x = \frac{75^\circ}{3} x=25∘x = 25^\circ

    The value of xx is 25∘\boxed{\text{}25^\circ\text{}}.

  4. Find ∠RSQ\angle RSQ.

    Consider △QRS\triangle QRS. The sum of angles in a triangle is 180∘180^\circ.
    We know:

    • ∠QRS=90∘\angle QRS = 90^\circ (from Step 1)
    • ∠RQS=x∘=25∘\angle RQS = x^\circ = 25^\circ (given and from Step 3)
    ∠RSQ+∠RQS+∠QRS=180∘\angle RSQ + \angle RQS + \angle QRS = 180^\circ ∠RSQ+25∘+90∘=180∘\angle RSQ + 25^\circ + 90^\circ = 180^\circ ∠RSQ+115∘=180∘\angle RSQ + 115^\circ = 180^\circ ∠RSQ=180∘−115∘\angle RSQ = 180^\circ - 115^\circ ∠RSQ=65∘\angle RSQ = 65^\circ

    The value of ∠RSQ\angle RSQ is 65∘\boxed{\text{}65^\circ\text{}}.

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