Inscribed Quadrilaterals

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What is an inscribed quadrilateral?

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A quadrilateral is inscribed in a circle if all its vertices lie on the circle.

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What is the relationship between an inscribed angle and its intercepted arc?

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

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

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If an inscribed angle intercepts an arc of 120°, what is the measure of the inscribed angle?

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60°

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

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What is the sum of the opposite angles in an inscribed quadrilateral?

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The sum of the opposite angles in an inscribed quadrilateral is 180°.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

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If angle A and angle C are opposite angles in an inscribed quadrilateral, and m∠A = 72°, what is m∠C?

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m∠C = 180° - 72° = 108°.

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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 chords that intersect inside a circle?

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

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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 congruent.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

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What is the formula for finding 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 angle B is inscribed in a circle and intercepts an arc measuring 80°, what is m∠B?

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m∠B = 40°.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

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What is the relationship between the angles of an inscribed quadrilateral?

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The opposite angles of an inscribed quadrilateral are supplementary.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2