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Question 8.2

8.28.2 In ΔABC\Delta ABC, FF and GG are points on sides ABAB and ACAC respectively. DD is a point on GCGC such that D^1=B^\hat D_1=\hat B.
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8.2.1\quad 8.2.1 If AFAF is a tangent to the circle passing through points FF, GG and DD, then prove, giving reasons, that FGBCFG\parallel BC. (4)(4)
8.2.2\quad 8.2.2 If it is further given that AFFB=25\frac{\displaystyle AF}{\displaystyle FB}=\frac{\displaystyle 2}{\displaystyle 5}, AC=2x6AC=2x-6 and GC=x+9GC=x+9, then calculate the value of xx. (4)(4)
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