Inscribed Angles 10.3 California State Standards 4: Prove theorems involving congruent and similar 7: Prove/use theorems involving circles. 16: Find probability given graph or table 21: Prove/solve relationships with circles.
definition Inscribed Angle An angle whose vertex is on a circle and whose sides contain chords of the circle. P inscribed angle Q R
definition Intercepted Arc An arc that lies in the interior of an inscribed angle and has endpoints on the angle. P intercepted arc Q R
definitions Inscribed Polygon Circumscribe A polygon with all of its vertices on a circle. Circumscribe To circle around something. B C A D P F E
theorem Inscribed Angle Measure A B C The measure of an inscribed angle is half the measure of its intercepted arc. A B C
example Find the measure of the arc or angle. B 140o 70o A C D
theorem Congruent Inscribed Angles Inscribed angles are congruent. that intercept the same arc B E A C
example 45o 45o 45o Find the measure of the arc or angle. C B A D E
theorem Inscribed Right Triangle An inscribed right triangle has a diameter as its hypotenuse. P C Q R
example Find the measure of the arc or angle. B 180o C D A
theorem Inscribed Quadrilateral A quadrilateral can be inscribed in a circle if and only if its opposite angles are supplementary. P S Q R
example Find value of x. S T xo yo 85o 80o R U
example Find the measure of the arc or angle. B 98o C A 196o D
example Find the measure of the arc or angle. C B 44o 44o A D
example Find value of x. B C 3xo A
example Find value of the measure of each angle. B A C D 19yo 10yo 40xo 22xo D
example Find value of the measure of each angle. B A C D 114o 19yo 40xo 22xo 66o D