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In the given figure, PT touches the circle with centre O at point R. Diameter SQ is produced to meet the tangent TR at P.
Given `/_SPR=x^(@)` and `/_QRP=y^(@)`,
prove that
(i) `/_ORS=y^(@)`
ii. Write an expression connecting x and y.

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The correct Answer is:
(ii) `x+2y=90^(@)`
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