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Draw a circle with center $O$ and a line $\overleftarrow{T S}$ tangent to $\odot O$ at $T .$ Draw $\overline{O T}$, and use a protractor to find $m \angle O T S$.
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Use a compass to ensure the circle is perfectly round and that \( O \) is the exact center. Show more…
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