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geometry intermediate
Problem
In a circle with center , is a diameter, is a chord, , and . Find the length of .

Solution
Since arc is , . Since triangle is isosceles with , .
Since , and this angle is external to triangle , . Hence, triangle is isosceles, and .
Since , and this angle is external to triangle , . Hence, triangle is isosceles, and .
Final answer
5