Math Problem Statement

Given a circle with center O, calculate the value of x based on the following angles: ∠POS = 50°, ∠POQ = x° + 10°, ∠QOR = 100°, and ∠ROS = x°. What is the value of x?

Solution

The diagram shows a circle with center OO, and angles marked at various points. Let's break down the information provided:

  1. Given Information:

    • POS=50\angle POS = 50^\circ.
    • POQ=x+10\angle POQ = x^\circ + 10^\circ.
    • QOR=100\angle QOR = 100^\circ.
    • ROS=x\angle ROS = x^\circ.
    • The points P,Q,R,SP, Q, R, S lie on the circumference of the circle.
  2. Finding the Relationship: Since P,Q,R,P, Q, R, and SS lie on the circle and the lines POPO, QOQO, RORO, and SOSO are radii of the circle, the angles at the center OO subtend arcs on the circle. The sum of the angles around point OO should be 360360^\circ.

  3. Equation Setup: Given the angles around point OO: (x+10)+100+x+50=360.(x + 10)^\circ + 100^\circ + x^\circ + 50^\circ = 360^\circ.

  4. Simplifying the Equation: Combine like terms: 2x+160=360.2x + 160 = 360.

  5. Solve for xx: 2x=360160,2x = 360 - 160, 2x=200,2x = 200, x=100.x = 100.

Answer:

The value of xx is 100100^\circ.

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Related Questions:

  1. What are the properties of angles subtended by the same arc at the center of a circle?
  2. How do the angles at the center and circumference of a circle relate to each other?
  3. Can this problem be solved using the properties of cyclic quadrilaterals?
  4. How would the problem change if one of the angles were marked differently?
  5. What other types of problems involve angles in circles?

Tip: In circle geometry, the sum of the angles around a point is always 360360^\circ. This property can be used to set up equations when working with central angles.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Circle Theorems
Angle Sum Property

Formulas

Sum of angles around a point = 360°

Theorems

Circle Theorem: Sum of angles at a point

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10