Math Problem Statement

Find the measure of the indicated angle.

Solution

To find the measure of the indicated angle in the circle, let's analyze the given diagram and use the properties of circles and inscribed angles.

Diagram Analysis

  1. Points and Angles:

    • The points L,M,K,L, M, K, and CC lie on the circumference of the circle.
    • LKM\angle LKM is marked as 6060^\circ.
    • Arc MCMC is 168168^\circ.
    • We need to find the measure of LMC\angle LMC.
  2. Properties of Circles:

    • An inscribed angle in a circle is half the measure of the arc it intercepts.
    • LKM\angle LKM intercepts arc MCMC.
    • LMC\angle LMC intercepts the arc opposite MCMC, which is arc LKLK.

Step 1: Calculate the Measure of Arc LKLK

Since the entire circle sums to 360360^\circ:

Arc LK=360Arc MC\text{Arc } LK = 360^\circ - \text{Arc } MC Arc LK=360168\text{Arc } LK = 360^\circ - 168^\circ Arc LK=192\text{Arc } LK = 192^\circ

Step 2: Using the Inscribed Angle Theorem

The inscribed angle LMC\angle LMC intercepts arc LKLK. According to the inscribed angle theorem, the measure of an inscribed angle is half the measure of its intercepted arc:

LMC=12×Arc LK\angle LMC = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{Arc } LK LMC=12×192\angle LMC = \frac{1}{2} \times 192^\circ LMC=96\angle LMC = 96^\circ

Conclusion

The measure of the indicated angle LMC\angle LMC is 9696^\circ.


Would you like more details on this solution or have any further questions?

Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you find the measure of an inscribed angle when given the arc it intercepts?
  2. What is the relationship between a central angle and its intercepted arc in a circle?
  3. How can you determine the measure of an arc given the inscribed angle?
  4. What other properties of inscribed quadrilaterals are useful for solving circle problems?
  5. How do properties of cyclic quadrilaterals help solve angle problems in circles?

Tip: Always remember that an inscribed angle is half the measure of its intercepted arc. This is a key property when working with circle geometry problems.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Circle Geometry
Inscribed Angles

Formulas

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Theorems

Inscribed Angle Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12