Math Problem Statement

The architect designed a building front with an arching roof based off a circle and two intersecting secants. The values of the intercepted arcs are shown. Find x and round to 1 decimal place.

Solution

The problem involves a circle, two intersecting secants, and the measurement of the intercepted arcs. Given the diagram and the arc measurements, we can use a key geometric property of secants:

Formula for Secants Intersecting Outside a Circle:

When two secants intersect outside a circle, the measure of the angle formed (denoted as xx) is half the difference between the measures of the intercepted arcs. This can be expressed as:

x=12(larger arcsmaller arc)x = \frac{1}{2} \left( \text{larger arc} - \text{smaller arc} \right)

Given Values:

  • Larger arc: 74.274.2^\circ
  • Smaller arc: 30.330.3^\circ

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Circles
Secant Lines
Angles

Formulas

x = 1/2 (larger arc - smaller arc)

Theorems

The Secant-Secant Angle Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12