Math Problem Statement

Point O - the center of the circle, A and B - points of the circle, angle AOB = 128 degrees. Calculate the magnitude of the angle OBC when C is a point on the circle and the angle CAO = 20 degrees.

Solution

We are dealing with a circle where:

  • OO is the center of the circle,
  • AA and BB are points on the circle,
  • AOB=128\angle AOB = 128^\circ,
  • CC is another point on the circle such that CAO=20\angle CAO = 20^\circ.

We need to calculate OBC\angle OBC.

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Inscribed Angle Theorem: First, note that AOB\angle AOB is a central angle. In a circle, an inscribed angle subtended by the same arc is half of the central angle. So, the angle subtended by arc ABAB at any other point on the circle (such as CC) is half of AOB\angle AOB.

    Therefore: ACB=12×AOB=12×128=64\angle ACB = \frac{1}{2} \times \angle AOB = \frac{1}{2} \times 128^\circ = 64^\circ

  2. Angle Sum in Triangle OACOAC: Now, consider triangle OACOAC. Since OO is the center and AA and CC are points on the circle, the segments OAOA and OCOC are radii, meaning triangle OACOAC is isosceles.

    The sum of angles in a triangle is 180180^\circ. Let OCA\angle OCA be the angle we want to find. We already know that CAO=20\angle CAO = 20^\circ and AOC\angle AOC is the remainder of the angle at OO.

    AOC=360AOB=360128=232\angle AOC = 360^\circ - \angle AOB = 360^\circ - 128^\circ = 232^\circ

    Using the triangle angle sum rule: OCA+CAO+AOC=180\angle OCA + \angle CAO + \angle AOC = 180^\circ Substituting the known values: OCA+20+232=180\angle OCA + 20^\circ + 232^\circ = 180^\circ Solving for OCA\angle OCA: OCA=18023220=128\angle OCA = 180^\circ - 232^\circ - 20^\circ = 128^\circ

Final Answer:

The magnitude of OBC\angle OBC is (

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Circles
Inscribed Angles
Central Angles

Formulas

Inscribed Angle Theorem: An inscribed angle is half the central angle subtended by the same arc.
Angle Sum in a Triangle: Sum of angles in a triangle is 180 degrees.

Theorems

Inscribed Angle Theorem
Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10