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 80°, what is the measure of the inscribed angle ACB?

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The measure of angle ACB is 40°.

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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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How do you find the measure of an angle formed by two secants that intersect outside a circle?

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The measure of the angle is equal to half the difference of the measures of the intercepted arcs.

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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 two inscribed angles are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

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What is the measure of an angle inscribed in a semicircle?

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The measure of an angle inscribed in a semicircle is always 90°.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

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How do you calculate the measure of an angle formed by a tangent and a chord?

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The measure of the angle formed by a tangent and a chord through the point of contact is equal to half the measure of the intercepted arc.

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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 must lie on the circle for the angle to be considered inscribed.

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If angle ACB is inscribed in a circle and intercepts arc AB, what is the relationship between angle ACB and arc AB?

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Angle ACB = 1/2 * arc AB.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2