Question

Segment MP is a diameter of circle O.

Which equation can be used to find mMN?
N
O MMN + 150 = 180
M
O MMN + 150 = 360
150°
O MMN - 150 = 180
OmMN – 150 = 360
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Answer 1

mMN + 150 = 180

Explanation:

Circle O is shown. Line segment M P is a diameter. Line segment N O is a radius. Angle N O P is 150 degrees.

Given that:

NO is the radius and ∠NOP = 150°.

The angle addition postulate which states that a larger angle is formed when two smaller angles are placed side by side. If two angle x and y are small angles placed side by side, a big angle Z formed is given as:

z = x + y.

Therefore in circle O, using angle addition postulate:

mMN + ∠NOP = mMP

But mMP = 180° (angle on a straight line)

mMN + ∠NOP = 180°

mMN + 150 = 180