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Circle Theorems: How can you find the value of x?

Circle Theorems: How can you find the value of x?-example-1
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Answer:

x = 52°

Explanation:

Given various inscribed angles in a circle, you want the measure of central angle x.

Inscribed angles

The inscribed angle theorem tells you an arc is double the measure of the inscribed angle it subtends:

arc JKM = 2·80° = 160°

arc JNL = 2·126° = 252°

Arcs of a circle

The sum of arcs around a circle is 360°. This tells you ...

arc JKL = 360° -252° = 108°

An arc has a measure equal to the sum of its parts, so ...

arc JKM = arc LM +arc JKL

160° = x + 108°

x = 52° . . . . . . . . . . subtract 108°

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