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Identify the relevant theorem.

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∠XDR=∠DYX\angle XDR = \angle DYX

Step-by-step solution

4 steps
  1. Identify the relevant theorem.

    The theorem that relates an angle formed by a tangent and a chord to an angle in the alternate segment is called the Tangent-Chord Theorem (or Alternate Segment Theorem).

  2. State the Tangent-Chord Theorem.

    The Tangent-Chord Theorem states that the angle between a tangent to a circle and a chord drawn from the point of contact is equal to the angle in the alternate segment.

  3. Apply the theorem to the given diagram.

    In the diagram:

    • RS is the tangent to the circle at point D.
    • DX is a chord drawn from the point of contact D.
    • ∠XDR\angle XDR is the angle between the tangent RS and the chord DX.
    • ∠DYX\angle DYX is the angle in the alternate segment subtended by the chord DX.
  4. Conclude the proof.

    According to the Tangent-Chord Theorem, the angle between the tangent RS and the chord DX (∠XDR\angle XDR) is equal to the angle in the alternate segment (∠DYX\angle DYX).

    Therefore, we have proven:

    ∠XDR=∠DYX\angle XDR = \angle DYX
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