33. In the figure, A, B and C are three points on the circle. CT is a tangent and ABT is a straight line. (a) Name a triangle which is similar to ABCT. (b) Let BT = x, AB = 17 and CT = 10./2. Find x. [HKCEE 86] A 17 8 10 √2 X

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33./ In the figure, A, B and C are three points on the circle. CT
is a tangent and ABT is a straight line.
(a) Name a triangle which is similar to ABCT.
(b) Let BT = x, AB 17 and CT =
10 V2
10./2. Find x.
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Transcribed Image Text:33./ In the figure, A, B and C are three points on the circle. CT is a tangent and ABT is a straight line. (a) Name a triangle which is similar to ABCT. (b) Let BT = x, AB 17 and CT = 10 V2 10./2. Find x. [HKCEE 86] 17
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