Central and Inscribed Angles

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What is a central angle?

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An angle in a circle with its vertex at the center of the circle.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

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What is an inscribed angle?

Back

An angle in a circle with its vertex on the circle itself.

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Which number best represents an inscribed angle?

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9

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

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If the measure of arc XY is 74 degrees, what is the inscribed angle that intercepts arc XY?

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37 degrees (the inscribed angle is half the measure of the intercepted arc).

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

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What is the relationship between a central angle and its intercepted arc?

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The measure of a central angle is equal to the measure of its intercepted arc.

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CCSS.HSG.C.B.5

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How do you find the measure of an inscribed angle?

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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 a central angle is 50 degrees, what is the measure of the intercepted arc?

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50 degrees.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

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What is the formula to find the measure of an arc in a circle?

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The measure of an arc is equal to the measure of the central angle that intercepts it.

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CCSS.HSG.C.B.5

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If an inscribed angle intercepts an arc measuring 180 degrees, what is the measure of the inscribed angle?

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90 degrees.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

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What is the measure of a central angle that intercepts an arc measuring 216 degrees?

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216 degrees.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2