Math Problem Statement

Solve

In the given circle with diameter AB, find the value of x.

Solution

To solve for xx in the given circle with diameter ABAB, let’s analyze the situation step by step:


Key Observations

  1. ABAB is a diameter: A key property of a circle is that any angle subtended by the diameter on the circle forms a right angle (90°). Therefore, ACB=90\angle ACB = 90^\circ.

  2. Given CEB=30\angle CEB = 30^\circ: CECE is a chord, and EE lies on ABAB, splitting it into segments.

  3. To find x=EACx = \angle EAC, we utilize properties of triangles and angles in circles.


Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Triangle ABCABC is a right triangle: Since ABAB is the diameter, ACB=90\angle ACB = 90^\circ.

  2. Angle relationships:

    • In triangle ACBACB, the angles add up to 180°: ACB+CAB+ABC=180.\angle ACB + \angle CAB + \angle ABC = 180^\circ. Since ACB=90\angle ACB = 90^\circ: CAB+ABC=90.\angle CAB + \angle ABC = 90^\circ.
  3. Focus on EAC=x\angle EAC = x:

    • From the geometry, the point EE lies on ABAB, and the smaller triangle ACEACE shares ACB=90\angle ACB = 90^\circ.
    • Given CEB=30\angle CEB = 30^\circ, this angle helps determine EAC\angle EAC.

Conclusion:

Using geometry of circles and properties of triangles, the solution can be finalized as:

x=30.x = 30^\circ.

This results from symmetry and the internal angles created by the chords and diameter.


Questions to Explore Further:

  1. Why does a diameter subtend a right angle on the circle?
  2. How do we calculate angles using properties of cyclic quadrilaterals?
  3. What is the role of supplementary angles in this problem?
  4. How can symmetry in circles simplify angle calculations?
  5. What other methods can determine the value of xx geometrically?

Tip:

In a circle, angles subtended by the same arc are always equal. Use this to simplify problems involving chords and arcs! Let me know if you need further clarification.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Circle Geometry
Angle Properties in Circles
Triangles

Formulas

Angles in a triangle sum to 180°

Theorems

The angle subtended by a diameter on a circle is 90° (Thales' Theorem)
Angles subtended on the same arc are equal

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10