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Problem
An acute isosceles triangle, , is inscribed in a circle. Through and , tangents to the circle are drawn, meeting at point . If and in radians, then find .

Solution
Let . Angles , , and all intercept the same circular arc, minor arc with measure . Then , so .
Since , . Then from the equation , Solving for , we find , so .
Since , . Then from the equation , Solving for , we find , so .
Final answer
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