Math Problem Statement

If m∠ADC = 160° and m∠EFB = 80°, what is m∠ABC? If m∠MKL = 220° and m∠MNL = 140°, what is m∠MQL?

Solution

Let's analyze and solve each of these problems.

Problem 1:

Given:

  • mADC=160m \angle ADC = 160^\circ
  • mEFB=80m \angle EFB = 80^\circ

We need to find the measure of mABCm \angle ABC.

Since ABC\angle ABC is formed by the tangent and the chord ABAB, we can use the formula: mABC=12×mEFBm \angle ABC = \frac{1}{2} \times m \angle EFB

Substitute mEFB=80m \angle EFB = 80^\circ: mABC=12×80=40m \angle ABC = \frac{1}{2} \times 80^\circ = 40^\circ

Answer for Problem 1: mABC=40m \angle ABC = 40^\circ


Problem 2:

Given:

  • mMKL=220m \angle MKL = 220^\circ
  • mMNL=140m \angle MNL = 140^\circ

We need to find mMQLm \angle MQL.

Since MQL\angle MQL is formed by a tangent and a secant, we use the formula: mMQL=12(mMKLmMNL)m \angle MQL = \frac{1}{2} (m \angle MKL - m \angle MNL)

Substitute the values: mMQL=12(220140)=12×80=40m \angle MQL = \frac{1}{2} (220^\circ - 140^\circ) = \frac{1}{2} \times 80^\circ = 40^\circ

Answer for Problem 2: mMQL=40m \angle MQL = 40^\circ

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Here are some related questions you might find helpful:

  1. How do you find the angle between a tangent and a chord in a circle?
  2. What is the relationship between a secant and a tangent when measuring angles?
  3. How can you generalize the formula for any angle formed by a tangent and a chord?
  4. What are the properties of angles formed by two intersecting chords?
  5. How do different circle theorems apply to various configurations of chords, tangents, and secants?

Tip: Remember that angles formed by tangents and secants often use the average or half of arc measures in their formulas.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angles
Circles

Formulas

m∠ABC = (1/2) * m∠EFB
m∠MQL = (1/2) * (m∠MKL - m∠MNL)

Theorems

Tangent-Chord Angle Theorem
Tangent-Secant Angle Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10