Math Problem Statement

Work out the values of a, b, c, and d in a cyclic quadrilateral. Justify each of your answers.

Solution

To solve for the values of aa, bb, cc, and dd in this cyclic quadrilateral, we will use several geometric theorems, particularly the angle in the same segment theorem and the opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral sum to 180°.

Step-by-step Justification:

  1. Angle aa^\circ (at WW): Using the angles in the same segment theorem, we know that angles subtended by the same arc are equal. Here, angle aa^\circ subtended by arc XZXZ is equal to angle 6060^\circ at XX (since both are subtended by the arc ZWZW). Therefore, a=60a^\circ = 60^\circ

  2. Angle bb^\circ (at WW): Again using the angles in the same segment theorem, we know that angle bb^\circ subtended by arc XYXY is equal to angle 2424^\circ at XX (since both are subtended by the arc YWYW). Therefore, b=24b^\circ = 24^\circ

  3. Angle cc^\circ (at XX): Since we have a cyclic quadrilateral, the opposite angles must sum to 180180^\circ. Angle cc^\circ is opposite to the given angle 3939^\circ at ZZ. Therefore, we can calculate cc^\circ as: c=18039=141c^\circ = 180^\circ - 39^\circ = 141^\circ

  4. Angle dd^\circ (at YY): Using the same cyclic quadrilateral property, angle dd^\circ is opposite to the angle 5757^\circ at ZZ, and so we calculate dd^\circ as: d=18057=123d^\circ = 180^\circ - 57^\circ = 123^\circ

Final Values:

  • a=60a = 60^\circ
  • b=24b = 24^\circ
  • c=141c = 141^\circ
  • d=123d = 123^\circ

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Here are 5 related questions you might find interesting:

  1. How do you prove that angles in the same segment are equal?
  2. Can the sum of the opposite angles in any quadrilateral exceed 360°?
  3. What are some real-world applications of cyclic quadrilaterals?
  4. How can you construct a cyclic quadrilateral using a compass and straightedge?
  5. How do the properties of cyclic quadrilaterals change in 3D geometry?

Tip: Always remember that angles subtended by the same arc in a circle are equal, a key fact used frequently in circle theorems!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Circle Geometry
Cyclic Quadrilaterals
Angles in the Same Segment

Formulas

Opposite angles in a cyclic quadrilateral sum to 180°

Theorems

Angles in the same segment theorem
Cyclic quadrilateral theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 9-11