Math Problem Statement

find qt

Find QT based on the angles provided in the cyclic quadrilateral.

Solution

To solve for QTQT, we analyze the diagram and apply the necessary geometric principles. The figure shows a cyclic quadrilateral with points Q,R,S,TQ, R, S, T inscribed in a circle, and angles labeled at specific vertices.

Key Observations:

  1. In a cyclic quadrilateral, the opposite angles sum to 180180^\circ.
  2. Angles subtended by the same arc are equal.
  3. The central angle and the inscribed angle subtended by the same arc relate as: Central angle=2×Inscribed angle\text{Central angle} = 2 \times \text{Inscribed angle}.

Given Data:

  • SRT=46\angle SRT = 46^\circ
  • RST=71\angle RST = 71^\circ

We aim to find QTS\angle QTS, which subtends arc QSQS.


Step-by-Step Calculation:

  1. Calculate RTS\angle RTS: Using the triangle sum property in RST\triangle RST, RTS=180(SRT+RST)\angle RTS = 180^\circ - (\angle SRT + \angle RST) Substituting the values: RTS=180(46+71)=63.\angle RTS = 180^\circ - (46^\circ + 71^\circ) = 63^\circ.

  2. Determine QTS\angle QTS: QTS\angle QTS subtends the same arc as RTS\angle RTS. Therefore, by the property of angles subtended by the same arc: QTS=RTS=63.\angle QTS = \angle RTS = 63^\circ.


Final Answer:

QTS=63\boxed{\angle QTS = 63^\circ}

Would you like me to expand on this explanation or solve related questions? Here are some questions to extend this topic:

  1. How can we calculate the remaining angles in the cyclic quadrilateral?
  2. What are the properties of cyclic quadrilaterals used in this problem?
  3. Can we find the measure of QRS\angle QRS and verify the cyclic quadrilateral condition?
  4. How do central angles help in calculating unknown inscribed angles?
  5. How do we calculate the arc lengths subtended by each angle?

Tip: Always check cyclic quadrilateral properties when a figure is inscribed in a circle.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Cyclic Quadrilaterals
Inscribed Angles
Circle Theorems

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle = 180°
Angles subtended by the same arc are equal
Opposite angles in a cyclic quadrilateral sum to 180°

Theorems

Cyclic Quadrilateral Theorem
Inscribed Angle Theorem
Triangle Sum Property

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11