Secant and Tangent Lines Angles

What is the measure of the missing angle in degrees? (Hint: Inscribed Angle)

• 102

• 51

• 204

• 40

What is the formula used when finding an angle formed by an intersecting secant and tangent on the circle?

• 2(Inscribed Angle)

• 2(Intercepted Arc)

Solve for angle "x" in degrees. (Hint: Intersecting Exterior Secants- Finding Arcs and Angles)

• 60

• 55

• 115

• 87

Where in the intersection of the secants shown?

• Inside the circle

• Outside the circle

• On the circle

• The secants do not intersect.

Find x

• 10

• 5

• 18

• 9

Where in the intersection of the secants shown?

• Inside the circle

• Outside the circle

• On the circle

• The secants do not intersect.

Solve for x.

• 29

• 33

• 41.5

• 50

Where in the intersection of the lines shown?

• Inside the circle

• Outside the circle

• On the circle

• The secants do not intersect.

What is the difference between a tangent line and a secant line?

• A secant intersects the circle twice; a tangent touches the circle once

• A tangent intersects the circle twice; a secant touches the circle once

• A secant goes through the center of the circle; a tangent does not

• A secant is outside the circle; a tangent is inside the circle

Find the Indicated Measure If the Big Arc is 235.