Math Problem Statement

Find the value of angle x in each diagram based on the geometry of circles.

Solution

The problem asks to find the value of the angle xx in each diagram based on circle geometry principles. Let’s analyze each case:


Diagram (1):

  • Known: Central angle 62\angle 62^\circ.
  • By the inscribed angle theorem, the inscribed angle xx is half of the central angle subtended by the same arc. x=622=31x = \frac{62^\circ}{2} = 31^\circ

Diagram (2):

  • Known: Angle 3535^\circ is an inscribed angle, subtended by the arc across the circle.
  • xx is the exterior angle at the vertex of the triangle, equal to the sum of the opposite interior angles: x=35+35=70x = 35^\circ + 35^\circ = 70^\circ

Diagram (3):

  • Known: The inscribed angle 56\angle 56^\circ.
  • Using the inscribed angle theorem again, xx is half of the central angle subtended by the same arc: x=562=28x = \frac{56^\circ}{2} = 28^\circ

Final Answers:

  1. x=31x = 31^\circ
  2. x=70x = 70^\circ
  3. x=28x = 28^\circ

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Related Questions:

  1. How does the inscribed angle theorem work for semi-circles?
  2. What are the properties of angles subtended by the same arc?
  3. How to determine the angle xx in a cyclic quadrilateral?
  4. How to solve problems where chords and tangents meet at a point?
  5. What is the relationship between central angles and arcs?

Tip:

Always check if the given angle is a central angle, an inscribed angle, or an exterior angle to apply the correct geometric property.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Circle Geometry
Inscribed Angles
Central Angles
Exterior Angles

Formulas

Inscribed angle = 1/2 × central angle subtended by the same arc
Exterior angle = Sum of opposite interior angles of a triangle

Theorems

Inscribed Angle Theorem
Exterior Angle Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10