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Angle Tangent B35Eda

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1. **Problem statement:** Given that line segment \( \overleftrightarrow{ST} \) is tangent to circle \( \odot Q \) at point \( S \), and \( m\angle U = 65^\circ \), find \( m\angle T \). 2. **Key fact:** The tangent to a circle is perpendicular to the radius at the point of tangency. Therefore, \( \angle QST = 90^\circ \). 3. **Triangle setup:** Triangle \( TSU \) has angles \( \angle T \), \( \angle U = 65^\circ \), and \( \angle S \). 4. **Find \( \angle S \):** Since \( \angle QST = 90^\circ \) and \( S \) lies on the circle, \( \angle S = 90^\circ \). 5. **Sum of angles in triangle:** The sum of interior angles in triangle \( TSU \) is \( 180^\circ \). So, $$ \angle T + \angle U + \angle S = 180^\circ $$ 6. **Substitute known values:** $$ \angle T + 65^\circ + 90^\circ = 180^\circ $$ 7. **Simplify:** $$ \angle T + 155^\circ = 180^\circ $$ 8. **Solve for \( \angle T \):** $$ \angle T = 180^\circ - 155^\circ = 25^\circ $$ **Final answer:** \( m\angle T = 25^\circ \).