Secant and Tangent Segments Circles

Find x. Assume that segments that appear to be tangent are tangent.

• 2

• 11

• 7.6

• 9

Which best describes segment AB?

• chord

• secant

• tangent

• diameter

Solve for the missing angle.

• 45^o

• 90^o

• 22.5^o

• 128^o

What is the measure of arc DC?

• 140

• 98

• 122

• 61

What best describes segment AB?

• chord

• secant

• tangent

• diameter

Find the measure of arc AB.

• 17

• 34

• 68

• 146

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

Solve for x. (Hint: Length of Tangent Lines from the Same External Point)

• 42.4

• 52

• 52.3

• 42

Match the following vocabulary term with its appropriate part of the circle.

• Point of Tangency

• Line PR

• Major Arc

• Point V

• Secant Line

• Minor Arc

• Semi-Circle

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

• 102

• 51

• 204

• 40