Secants and Tangents

What is the definition of a secant?

• A line segment whose endpoints are on the circle.

• A line that intersects a circle in one point.

• A line that intersects a circle in two points.

• A line segment which intersects the circle at the point of secancy.

Solve for x.

• 10

• 85

• 170

• 180

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What is the definition of a tangent?

• A line that intersects the circle on two points.

• A line that passes through the center of the circle.

• A line segment that passes through the center of the circle.

• A line that intersects the circle on only one point.

Find the measure of ∠ABE.

• 129⁰

• 51⁰

• 100⁰

• 65⁰

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In the diagram, find the measure of arc TS.

• 90º

• 100º

• 115º

• 130º

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Find the measure of minor arc  AC.

• 76°

• 135.5°

• 70.5°

• 65°

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Find the indicated angle measure. (m∠JLK)

• 298

• 62

• 31

• 149

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Find the measure of the missing arc.

• 70°

• 100.5°

• 201°

• 140°

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Which is the correct equation to find the measure of angle KLM?

• x = 1/2(140 - 66)

• x = 1/2(140+66)

• 66 = 1/2(140 - x)

• 66 = 1/2(140 + x)

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If arc VY = 132° and ∠ YUV = 41° , what is the measure of arc XV?

• 35°

• 40°

• 45°

• 50°

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