Geometryhard · Past Paper
In the figure, if chord AB is parallel to tangent at C, then triangle ABC is:
AScalene
BIsosceles
CEquilateral
DRight-angled
✓ Correct Answer: B — Isosceles
If the tangent at C is parallel to AB, it can be proven that AC = BC, making the triangle isosceles.
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