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Given two intersecting CHORDS and their intercepted arcs, how do I determine the angles of intersection of the chords?

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Answer: If two chords intersect inside a circle, then the measure of the angle formed is one half the sum of the measure of the arcs intercepted by the angle and it's vertical angle.

Step-by-step explanation: Example: In the circle, the two chords -PR and -QS intersect inside the circle. since vertical angles are congruent, m<1=m<3 and m<2=m<4

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Answer:

Angles of Intersecting Chords Theorem

Explanation:

If two chords intersect inside a circle, then the measure of the angle formed is one half the sum of the measure of the arcs intercepted by the angle and its vertical angle.

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