Math Problem Statement

Calculate x, y, and z based on the angles in a circle, with some angles and arcs given in the diagram.

Solution

The diagram provided shows a circle with points AA, FF, GG, DD, and BB on the circumference, and a number of angles labeled in the interior. You are asked to find the values of xx, yy, and zz.

Step-by-step Explanation:

  1. Identifying the relevant angles:

    • Angle BCF=43\angle BCF = 43^\circ.
    • Angle AEF=52\angle AEF = 52^\circ (inscribed in the circle).
    • We need to find xx (angle AFE\angle AFE), yy (angle EBG\angle EBG), and zz (angle EGD\angle EGD).
  2. Use of Circle Theorems:

    • Inscribed Angle Theorem: The angle subtended by an arc at the center is twice the angle subtended at the circumference.
    • Angles in the Same Segment: Angles subtended by the same arc in the same segment are equal.
    • Opposite Angles in a Cyclic Quadrilateral: In any cyclic quadrilateral (a four-sided figure inscribed in a circle), the opposite angles sum up to 180180^\circ.

Solving for xx:

  • AFE\angle AFE (denoted as xx) and AEF=52\angle AEF = 52^\circ are in the same segment, so by the Angles in the Same Segment theorem, x=AEF=52x = \angle AEF = 52^\circ.

Solving for zz:

  • EGD\angle EGD (denoted as zz) and BCF=43\angle BCF = 43^\circ are angles subtended by the same arc in the circle. By the Angles in the Same Segment theorem, z=43z = 43^\circ.

Solving for yy:

  • By the Opposite Angles in a Cyclic Quadrilateral theorem, EBG+AEF=180\angle EBG + \angle AEF = 180^\circ.
  • So, y+52=180y + 52^\circ = 180^\circ, which gives y=18052=128y = 180^\circ - 52^\circ = 128^\circ.

Final Answers:

  • x=52x = 52^\circ
  • y=128y = 128^\circ
  • z=43z = 43^\circ

Would you like a more detailed breakdown of any step?

Here are five related questions for practice:

  1. What is the Inscribed Angle Theorem?
  2. How do angles in a cyclic quadrilateral behave?
  3. How do you find angles subtended by the same arc?
  4. What is the sum of angles in a triangle?
  5. Can you apply the same rules to a non-cyclic quadrilateral?

Tip: Always look for angles subtended by the same arc or chord when working with circle theorems.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Circle Geometry
Angles in a Circle
Cyclic Quadrilaterals

Formulas

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Theorems

Inscribed Angle Theorem
Angles in the Same Segment
Opposite Angles in a Cyclic Quadrilateral

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12