Inscribed Angles

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What is an inscribed angle?

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An inscribed angle is an angle formed by two chords in a circle which have a common endpoint. The vertex of the angle is on the circle, and the sides of the angle are the chords.

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What is the relationship between an inscribed angle and the arc it intercepts?

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The measure of an inscribed angle is half the measure of the intercepted arc.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

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If the measure of arc AB is 120°, what is the measure of the inscribed angle ACB?

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The measure of angle ACB is 60°.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

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What is the formula to find the measure of an inscribed angle?

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Measure of inscribed angle = 1/2 * (measure of intercepted arc).

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

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If two inscribed angles intercept the same arc, what can be said about their measures?

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The inscribed angles are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

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What is the measure of an inscribed angle that intercepts a semicircle?

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The measure of the inscribed angle is 90°.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

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How do you find the measure of an arc given the inscribed angle?

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Measure of arc = 2 * (measure of inscribed angle).

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

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If angle A is inscribed in a circle and intercepts arc BC, and the measure of angle A is 45°, what is the measure of arc BC?

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The measure of arc BC is 90°.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

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What is the significance of the vertex of an inscribed angle?

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The vertex of an inscribed angle is always located on the circle.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

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If angle D intercepts arc EF measuring 80°, what is the measure of angle D?

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The measure of angle D is 40°.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2