In the given figure, $AB$ and $AC$ are tangents to the circle. If $\angle ABC = 42°$, then the measure of $\angle BAC$ is:

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In the given figure, $AB$ and $AC$ are tangents to the circle. If $\angle ABC = 42°$, then the measure of $\angle BAC$ is:

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Step 1: $AB = AC$ (tangents from external point). $\angle ABC = \angle ACB = 42°$. $\angle BAC = 180° - 42° - 42° = 96°$

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