Math Problem Statement

Find the angles marked with letters in the given circle diagrams. In each case, O is the center of the circle.

Solution

The problem shown in the image asks to find the angles marked with letters in the given diagrams. In each diagram, OO is the center of the circle. Let's analyze the four parts individually to solve for the unknown angles.

(i) Diagram Analysis:

  • The angles inside the circle include 3030^\circ, 6565^\circ, and the angle marked as xx.
  • The sum of angles in a triangle is 180180^\circ.

In this diagram, we see two radii forming an isosceles triangle. The base angles are both 6565^\circ, and the vertex angle xx can be calculated using: x=1802×65=180130=50.x = 180^\circ - 2 \times 65^\circ = 180^\circ - 130^\circ = 50^\circ.

(ii) Diagram Analysis:

  • Angles given: 8080^\circ, 4040^\circ, and the unknown angle yy at the circumference.
  • The angle at the center is double the angle at the circumference subtended by the same arc (Circle Theorem).

Thus, using the circle theorem: y=802=40.y = \frac{80^\circ}{2} = 40^\circ.

(iii) Diagram Analysis:

  • Given angles: 3030^\circ, 4040^\circ, and 7070^\circ.
  • To find angle zz, we use the fact that the sum of angles in a quadrilateral is 360360^\circ.

The sum of known angles is: 30+40+70=140.30^\circ + 40^\circ + 70^\circ = 140^\circ. Thus, angle zz is: z=360140=220.z = 360^\circ - 140^\circ = 220^\circ. However, since it is a reflex angle at the center, we subtract 180180^\circ, so: z=220180=40.z = 220^\circ - 180^\circ = 40^\circ.

(iv) Diagram Analysis:

  • Given angles: 6868^\circ, 1010^\circ, and angle pp at the center.
  • pp is the reflex angle at the center subtended by the diameter of the circle, making it: p=18068=112.p = 180^\circ - 68^\circ = 112^\circ.

If you need more details on any step or have specific questions, feel free to ask!

5 Related Questions:

  1. How do you apply the circle theorem to angles subtended by the same arc?
  2. Can you explain the properties of angles in an isosceles triangle within a circle?
  3. Why does the sum of angles in a quadrilateral equal 360360^\circ?
  4. What is the relationship between the angle at the center and the angle at the circumference?
  5. How does the reflex angle impact the solution in part (iii)?

Tip: Always check if the triangle formed by the radius is isosceles—this simplifies finding unknown angles.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Circle Theorems
Angle Properties

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle = 180°
Angle at the center = 2 × Angle at the circumference
Sum of angles in a quadrilateral = 360°

Theorems

Circle Theorem: Angle at the center is twice the angle at the circumference subtended by the same arc
Isosceles Triangle Properties

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10