Math Problem Statement

In the figure, O is the center of the circle. A, B, C, and D are points on the circle such that ∠ABC = 40°. a) What is the measure of ∠AOC? b) What is the measure of ∠ADC?

Solution

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Problem Statement:

2. In the figure, O is the center of the circle.

  • AA, BB, CC, and DD are points on the circle such that ABC=40\angle ABC = 40^\circ.

Questions:

  • a) What is the measure of AOC\angle AOC?
  • b) What is the measure of ADC\angle ADC?

Solution:

Given that ABC=40\angle ABC = 40^\circ:

a) Measure of AOC\angle AOC:

  • AOC\angle AOC is the central angle subtended by the arc ACAC.
  • The central angle is twice the inscribed angle subtended by the same arc.
  • Therefore, AOC=2×ABC=2×40=80\angle AOC = 2 \times \angle ABC = 2 \times 40^\circ = 80^\circ.

b) Measure of ADC\angle ADC:

  • ADC\angle ADC is the angle subtended by the same arc ACAC on the opposite side of the circle.
  • According to the property of cyclic quadrilaterals, opposite angles sum to 180180^\circ. Since ABC=40\angle ABC = 40^\circ, and ADC\angle ADC is subtended by the same arc, it must be equal to ABC\angle ABC.
  • Therefore, ADC=40\angle ADC = 40^\circ.

Final Answers:

  • a) AOC=80\angle AOC = 80^\circ
  • b) ADC=40\angle ADC = 40^\circ

Would you like more details on any part of this solution? Here are five related questions to consider:

  1. Why is the central angle twice the inscribed angle in a circle?
  2. How does the sum of opposite angles in a cyclic quadrilateral equal 180180^\circ?
  3. What is the relationship between the angles subtended by the same arc?
  4. How can the inscribed angle theorem be used in different types of problems?
  5. What other properties of cyclic quadrilaterals are useful in problem-solving?

Tip: Always remember that the central angle theorem is a powerful tool in circle geometry, as it directly relates the central angle to the inscribed angle subtended by the same arc.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Circle Geometry
Cyclic Quadrilaterals

Formulas

Central Angle Theorem: ∠AOC = 2 × ∠ABC

Theorems

Inscribed Angle Theorem
Cyclic Quadrilateral Opposite Angles Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10