Math Problem Statement

Find the angles marked with letters in each of the following diagrams if O is the centre of the circle.

Solution

Let's work through each diagram in the image and find the angles marked with letters.

Key Concepts:

  • Angles subtended by the same arc in a circle are equal.
  • The angle at the center of a circle is twice the angle at the circumference subtended by the same arc (central angle theorem).

Diagram (a):

  • Angle at the center, marked as angle AA, subtended by the same arc as the 20° angle at the circumference (let's call it angle BB).
  • According to the central angle theorem: A=2×B=2×20=40A = 2 \times B = 2 \times 20^\circ = 40^\circ So, angle a=40a = 40^\circ.

Diagram (b):

  • The central angle is given as 130° (marked as angle AA).
  • The angle at the circumference subtended by the same arc is bb. b=A2=1302=65b = \frac{A}{2} = \frac{130^\circ}{2} = 65^\circ So, angle b=65b = 65^\circ.

Diagram (c):

  • The angle at the center is divided into two parts, marked as aa and bb. The angle at the circumference is 30°.
  • From the central angle theorem: a+b=2×30=60a + b = 2 \times 30^\circ = 60^\circ Therefore, the sum of angles aa and bb is 60°. Without additional information, we cannot split aa and bb, but their sum is 60°.

Diagram (d):

  • Angle at the center (marked aa) is subtended by the same arc as the 80° angle at the circumference (marked cc). a=2×c=2×80=160a = 2 \times c = 2 \times 80^\circ = 160^\circ
  • The angle bb is at the circumference on the other side, subtended by the same arc as cc, so: b=c=80b = c = 80^\circ

Summary of Answers:

  • (a) a=40a = 40^\circ
  • (b) b=65b = 65^\circ
  • (c) a+b=60a + b = 60^\circ
  • (d) a=160a = 160^\circ, b=80b = 80^\circ

Would you like further clarification on any of the steps?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How is the central angle theorem applied in circle geometry?
  2. Can you explain the properties of cyclic quadrilaterals in a circle?
  3. How do angles subtended by the same arc behave?
  4. What is the relationship between a diameter and an angle in a semicircle?
  5. How would you determine an unknown angle if multiple arcs subtend the same angle?

Tip: In circle geometry, always check for symmetry and angles subtended by the same arc to find unknown angles!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Circle Geometry
Central Angle Theorem
Angles Subtended by the Same Arc

Formulas

Central Angle = 2 × Inscribed Angle

Theorems

Central Angle Theorem
Angles Subtended by the Same Arc Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10