Question

Consider the circle.

If points W and X are the endpoints of a diameter on the circle, what is the value of x?

Answer 1

x = 18

Explanation:

Find the diagram attached

If W and X are the endpoints of a diameter on the circle, this means that arc WX is 180degres

Since the angle at the vertex is half the angle at the intercepted arcs.

<V = 1/2(arcWX)

4x+18 = 1/2*180

4x+18 = 90

4x = 90-18

4x = 72

x = 72/4

x = 18

Hence the value of x is 18