Inscribed Angles in Circles Kuta

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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 an inscribed angle intercepts an arc measuring 80˚, what is the measure of the inscribed angle?

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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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Can an inscribed angle be greater than 90˚?

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No, an inscribed angle cannot be greater than 90˚ if it intercepts an arc less than 180˚.

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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 measures of the two inscribed angles are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

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What is a central angle?

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A central angle is an angle whose vertex is at the center of the circle and whose sides are radii that intersect the circle.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

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How does a central angle relate to an inscribed angle?

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The inscribed angle is half the measure of the central angle that intercepts the same arc.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

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If a central angle measures 100˚, what is the measure of the inscribed angle that intercepts the same arc?

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50˚

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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 itself.

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2