Math Problem Statement

In the diagram, PQR is a circle with center O, and ∠QOR = 42°. Find ∠QPR.

Solution

In the diagram, we are dealing with a circle where QOR=42\angle QOR = 42^\circ, and we are tasked to find QPR\angle QPR.

Key Geometry Concept:

  • Angle subtended by an arc at the center is twice the angle subtended at any point on the circumference of the circle. This is known as the angle at the center theorem.

Given:

  • QOR=42\angle QOR = 42^\circ (angle at the center).

Using the angle at the center theorem, the angle at the circumference (which is QPR\angle QPR) is half of QOR\angle QOR: QPR=12×42=21\angle QPR = \frac{1}{2} \times 42^\circ = 21^\circ

However, none of the given choices match this value. Let me recheck the options closely.

Ah, there seems to be a common mistake with the interpretation of this problem—assuming the QPR\angle QPR is the direct half of the central angle might be misleading since this type of configuration could be trickier based on the specific location of points P,Q,RP, Q, R. We might need to recheck or calculate with alternative geometry approaches. Would you like to recheck manually, or

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Circles
Angles in a Circle

Formulas

Angle at the center theorem

Theorems

The angle subtended by an arc at the center is twice the angle subtended at any point on the circumference.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10