9 4 Inscribed Angles

9-4
Inscribed Angles
Find each measure. 3.
1.
SOLUTION:
SOLUTION:
If an angle is inscribed in a circle, then the measure
of the angle equals one half the measure of its Here, is a semi-circle. So,
intercepted arc. Therefore,
of the angle equals one half the measure of its
ANSWER:
intercepted arc. So,
30
Therefore,
2. ANSWER:
66
4. SCIENCE The diagram shows how light bends in a
raindrop to make the colors of the rainbow. If
, what is ?
SOLUTION:
ANSWER:
126 SOLUTION:
ANSWER:
72
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9-4 Inscribed Angles
ALGEBRA Find each measure.
5.
SOLUTION:
Given:
Prove:
SOLUTION:
If two inscribed angles of a circle intercept the same
arc or congruent arcs, then the angles are congruent.
So,
Therefore,

ANSWER: Proof:
54 Statements (Reasons)
1. (Given)
2. (If minor arcs are , their
6.
corresponding chords are .)
3. intercepts . intercepts .
intercepts . intercepts . (Def. of
intercepted arc)
4. (Inscribed of same arc
are .)
5. (ASA)
SOLUTION: ANSWER:
If two inscribed angles of a circle intercept the same Given:
arc or congruent arcs, then the angles are congruent. Prove:
So,
Therefore,
ANSWER:

36
Proof:
7. PROOF Write a two-column proof. Statements (Reasons)
Given: 1. (Given)
Prove: 2. (If minor arcs are , their
corresponding chords are .)
3. intercepts . intercepts .
intercepts . intercepts . (Def. of
intercepted arc) 9. x
4. (Inscribed of same arc
are .)
5. (ASA)
STRUCTURE Find each value.
8.
SOLUTION:
An inscribed angle of a triangle intercepts a diameter
or semicircle if and only if the angle is a right angle.
So, Since
The sum of the measures of the angles of a triangle is
SOLUTION: 180. So,
So,
180. So, ANSWER:
25
10. and
Therefore,
ANSWER:
62

SOLUTION:
If a quadrilateral is inscribed in a circle, then its
opposite angles are supplementary.
Solve the two equations to find the values of x and y.
Use the values of the variables to find and
.
ANSWER:
122; 80

Find each measure. 13.
11.
SOLUTION:
SOLUTION:
The sum of the measures of the central angles of a
circle with no interior points in common is 360. So,
ANSWER: If an angle is inscribed in a circle, then the measure
162 of the angle equals one half the measure of its
12.
ANSWER:
70
14.
SOLUTION:
SOLUTION:
ANSWER:
46
ANSWER:
48

15. ALGEBRA Find each measure.
17.
SOLUTION:
Here, SOLUTION:
The arc is a semicircle. So, If two inscribed angles of a circle intercept the same
If an angle is inscribed in a circle, then the measure arc or congruent arcs, then the angles are congruent.
of the angle equals one half the measure of its So,
ANSWER:
Therefore, 32
ANSWER:
140 18.
16.
SOLUTION:
SOLUTION: So,
Here,
The arc is a semicircle. So,
Therefore,
Then,
If an angle is inscribed in a circle, then the measure ANSWER:
34
ANSWER:
66

19. PROOF Write the specified type of proof.
21. paragraph proof
Given:
Prove:
SOLUTION:
Since ∠A and ∠B both intercept arc CD , m∠A = SOLUTION:
m∠B.
Proof: Given means that
Therefore, m∠A = 5(4) or 20. . Since and
ANSWER: , the equation becomes
20
. Multiplying each side of the
20.
equation by 2 results in .
ANSWER:
Proof: Given means that
. Since and
SOLUTION: , the equation becomes
arc or congruent arcs, then the angles are congruent. . Multiplying each side of the
Since ∠C and ∠D both intercept arc AB, m∠C =
m∠D. equation by 2 results in .
Therefore, m∠C = 5(10) – 3 or 47.
ANSWER:
47

22. two-column proof ALGEBRA Find each value.
Given:
Prove: 23. x

SOLUTION:
Statements (Reasons): SOLUTION:
1. (Given) An inscribed angle of a triangle intercepts a diameter
2. (Inscribed intercepting same arc or semicircle if and only if the angle is a right angle.
are .) So,
3. (Vertical are .) The sum of the measures of the angles of a triangle is
4. (AA Similarity) 180. So,
ANSWER:
Statements (Reasons):
1. (Given)
2. (Inscribed intercepting same arc ANSWER:
are .) 30
3. (Vertical are .)
4. (AA Similarity) 24.
SOLUTION:
So,
180. So,
Therefore,
ANSWER:
60

25. x STRUCTURE Find each measure.
27.
SOLUTION:
SOLUTION:
or semicircle if and only if the angle is a right angle. If a quadrilateral is inscribed in a circle, then its
So, opposite angles are supplementary.
180. So, Therefore,
ANSWER:
135
ANSWER: 28.
12.75
26.
SOLUTION:
SOLUTION:
Therefore,
So,
ANSWER:
180. So,
80
Therefore,
ANSWER:
51.75

29.
Proof: By arc addition and the definitions of arc
SOLUTION: measure and the sum of central angles,
If a quadrilateral is inscribed in a circle, then its . Since by Theorem 10.6
opposite angles are supplementary. and
, but
, so or
Therefore,
180. This makes ∠C and ∠A supplementary.
ANSWER: Because the sum of the measures of the interior
106 angles of a quadrilateral is 360,
. But
30. , so , making
them supplementary also.
ANSWER:
Given: Quadrilateral ABCD is inscribed in .
Prove: and are supplementary.
and are supplementary.
SOLUTION:
Proof: By arc addition and the definitions of arc
Therefore,
measure and the sum of central angles,
ANSWER: . Since by Theorem 10.6
93 and
31. PROOF Write a paragraph proof for Theorem 9.9. , but
SOLUTION:
, so
Given: Quadrilateral ABCD is inscribed in .
Prove: and are supplementary. or 180. This makes ∠C and ∠A supplementary.
and are supplementary. Because the sum of the measures of the interior
angles of a quadrilateral is 360,
. But 33.
, so , making
them supplementary also. SOLUTION:
Since all the sides of the stop sign are congruent
chords of the circle, all the corresponding arcs are
SIGNS: A stop sign in the shape of a regular congruent. There are eight adjacent arcs that make
octagon is inscribed in a circle. Find each up the circle, so their sum is 360. Thus, the measure
measure. of each arc joining consecutive vertices is of 360 or
45. Since ∠RLQ is inscribed in the circle, its
measure equals one half the measure of its
intercepted arc QR.

32.
Therefore, the measure of ∠RLQ is 22.5.
SOLUTION:

Since all the sides of the stop sign are congruent
chords of the circle, the corresponding arcs are ANSWER:
congruent. There are eight adjacent arcs that make 22.5
up the circle, so their sum is 360. Thus, the measure
34.
of each arc joining consecutive vertices is of 360 or
45. SOLUTION:
Therefore, measure of arc NPQ is 135.
ANSWER:
The sum of the measures of the central angles of a
135
circle with no interior points in common is 360. Here,
360 is divided into 8 equal arcs and each arc
measures
Then,
Therefore,
ANSWER:
112.5

35.
SOLUTION:
SOLUTION:
The sum of the measures of the central angles of a a. The sum of the measures of the central angles of a
circle with no interior points in common is 360. Here, circle with no interior points in common is 360. Here,
360 is divided into 8 equal arcs and each arc 360 is divided into 5 equal arcs and each arc
measures measures
Then, If an angle is inscribed in a circle, then the measure
Therefore, intercepted arc. So, the measure of each inscribed
angle is 36.
ANSWER: b. Here, 360 is divided into 6 equal arcs and each arc
135 measures Each inscribed angle is formed
36. ART Four different string art star patterns are by intercepting alternate vertices of the star. So, each
shown. If all of the inscribed angles of each star intercepted arc measures 120. If an angle is inscribed
shown are congruent, find the measure of each in a circle, then the measure of the angle equals one
inscribed angle. half the measure of its intercepted arc. So, the
a. measure of each inscribed angle is 60.
c. Here, 360 is divided into 7 equal arcs and each arc
measures If an angle is inscribed in a
circle, then the measure of the angle equals one half
the measure of its intercepted arc. So, the measure of
b. each inscribed angle is about 25.7.
d. The sum of the measures of the central angles of a
circle with no interior points in common is 360. Here,
360 is divided into 8 equal arcs and each arc
measures Each inscribed angle is formed
c. by intercepting alternate vertices of the star. So, each
intercepted arc measures 90. If an angle is inscribed
in a circle, then the measure of the angle equals one
half the measure of its intercepted arc. So, the
measure of each inscribed angle is 45.
d. ANSWER:
a. 36
b. 60

measure of the intercepted arc (Case 1)).
c. or about 25.7
3. m∠ABC = m(arc AD) + m(arc DC)
d. 45 (Substitution)
PROOF Write a two-column proof for each case 4. m∠ABC = [m(arc AD) + m(arc DC)] (Factor)
of Theorem 9.6.
37. Case 2 5. m(arc AD) + m(arc DC) = m(arc AC) (Arc
Given: P lies inside . is a diameter. Addition Postulate)
6. m∠ABC = m(arc AC) (Substitution)
Prove:
38. Case 3
Given: P lies outside . is a diameter.
Prove:

SOLUTION:
Proof:
Statements (Reasons)
1. m∠ABC = m∠ABD + m∠DBC ( Addition
Postulate)
2. m∠ABD = m(arc AD) SOLUTION:
m∠DBC = m(arc DC) (The measure of an Proof:
inscribed whose side is a diameter is half the Statements (Reasons)
measure of the intercepted arc (Case 1)). 1. m∠ABC = m∠DBC – m∠DBA ( Addition
Postulate, Subtraction Property of Equality)
3. m∠ABC = m(arc AD) + m(arc DC)
2. m∠DBC = m(arc DC)
(Substitution)
4. m∠ABC = [m(arc AD) + m(arc DC)] (Factor) m∠DBA = m(arc DA) (The measure of an
inscribed whose side is a diameter is half the
5. m(arc AD) + m(arc DC) = m(arc AC) (Arc measure of the intercepted arc (Case 1)).
Addition Postulate) 3. m∠ABC = m(arc DC) – m(arc DA)
6. m∠ABC = m(arc AC) (Substitution) (Substitution)
4. m∠ABC = [m(arc DC) – m(arc DA)] (Factor)
ANSWER:
Proof: 5. m(arc DA) + m(arc AC) = m(arc DC) (Arc
Statements (Reasons) Addition Postulate)
1. m∠ABC = m∠ABD + m∠DBC ( Addition 6. m(arc AC) = m(arc DC) – m(arc DA) (Subtraction
Postulate) Property of Equality)
2. m∠ABD = m(arc AD) 7. m∠ABC = m(arc AC) (Substitution)
m∠DBC = m(arc DC) (The measure of an
inscribed whose side is a diameter is half the
ANSWER:
Proof:
4. (Mult. Prop. of Equality)
1. m∠ABC = m∠DBC – m∠DBA ( Addition 5. (Substitution)
Postulate, Subtraction Property of Equality) 6. (Def. of )
2. m∠DBC = m(arc DC)
ANSWER:
m∠DBA = m(arc DA) (The measure of an
Given: and are inscribed;
inscribed whose side is a diameter is half the Prove:
measure of the intercepted arc (Case 1)). Proof:
3. m∠ABC = m(arc DC) – m(arc DA)
(Substitution)
4. m∠ABC = [m(arc DC) – m(arc DA)] (Factor)

5. m(arc DA) + m(arc AC) = m(arc DC) (Arc
Addition Postulate)
6. m(arc AC) = m(arc DC) – m(arc DA) (Subtraction
Property of Equality)
7. m∠ABC = m(arc AC) (Substitution) Statements (Reasons)
1. and are inscribed;
PROOF Write the specified proof for each (Given)
theorem.
39. Theorem 9.7, two-column proof 2. ; (Measure
SOLUTION: of an inscribed = half measure of intercepted arc.)

3. (Def. of arcs)
Given: and are inscribed;
Prove: 4. (Mult. Prop. of Equality)
Proof:
5. (Substitution)
6. (Def. of )
40. Theorem 9.8, paragraph proof
SOLUTION:
1. and are inscribed;
(Given)
2. ; (Measure
of an inscribed = half measure of intercepted arc.) Part I: Given: is a semicircle.
Prove: is a right angle.
3. (Def. of arcs)
Proof: Since is a semicircle, then

. Since is an inscribed angle, 41. MULTIPLE REPRESENTATIONS In this

then or 90. So, by definition, problem, you will investigate the relationship between
the arcs of a circle that are cut by two parallel
is a right angle. chords.
a. Geometric Use a compass to draw a circle with
Part II: Given: is a right angle.
parallel chords and . Connect points A and D
Prove: is a semicircle.
by drawing segment .

b. Numerical Use a protractor to find and
Proof: Since is an inscribed angle, then
. Then determine and . What is
and by the Multiplication true about these arcs? Explain.
c. Verbal Draw another circle and repeat parts a and
Property of Equality, m = 2m . Because
b. Make a conjecture about arcs of a circle that are
is a right angle, m = 90. Then m
cut by two parallel chords.
= 2(90) or 180. So by definition, is a
d. Analytical Use your conjecture to find and
semicircle.
in the figure at the right. Verify by using
ANSWER: inscribed angles to find the measures of the arcs.
SOLUTION:
a.
Part I: Given: is a semicircle.
Prove: is a right angle.
Proof: Since is a semicircle, then
. Since is an inscribed angle,
then or 90. So, by definition, b. Sample answer: , ;
is a right angle. , ; The arcs are congruent
because they have equal measures.
Part II: Given: is a right angle. c. Sample answer:
Prove: is a semicircle.

Proof: Since is an inscribed angle, then
and by the Multiplication
Property of Equality, m = 2m . Because

is a right angle, m = 90. Then m
m∠A = 15, m∠D = 15, = 30, and = 30.
= 2(90) or 180. So by definition, is a
The arcs are congruent.
semicircle.
In a circle, two parallel chords cut congruent arcs. 43. rectangle
d. In a circle, two parallel chords cut congruent arcs.
SOLUTION:
So, = .
Rectangles have right angles at each vertex,
therefore each pair of opposite angles will be
supplementary and inscribed in a circle. Therefore,
the statement is always true.
= 4(16) + 6 or 70
ANSWER:
= 6(16) – 26 or 70
Therefore, the measure of arcs QS and PR are each Always; rectangles have right angles at each vertex,
70. therefore each pair of opposite angles will be
supplementary and inscribed in a circle.
ANSWER:
44. parallelogram
a.
SOLUTION:
The opposite angles of a parallelogram are always
congruent. They will only be supplementary when
they are right angles. So, a parallelogram can be
inscribed in a circle as long as it is a rectangle.
Therefore, the statement is sometimes true.
b. Sample answer: , ;
, ; The arcs are congruent ANSWER:
because they have equal measures. Sometimes; a parallelogram can be inscribed in a
c. Sample answer: In a circle, two parallel chords cut circle as long as it is a rectangle.
congruent arcs. See students’ work.
d. 70; 70 45. rhombus
CONSTRUCT ARGUMENTS Determine SOLUTION:
whether the quadrilateral can always, sometimes, The opposite angles of a rhombus are always
or never be inscribed in a circle. Explain your congruent. They will only be supplementary when
reasoning. they are right angles. So, a rhombus can be inscribed
42. square in a circle as long as it is a square. Since the opposite
angles of rhombi that are not squares are not
SOLUTION: supplementary, they can not be inscribed in a circle.
Squares have right angles at each vertex, therefore Therefore, the statement is sometimes true.
each pair of opposite angles will be supplementary
and inscribed in a circle. Therefore, the statement is ANSWER:
always true. Sometimes; a rhombus can be inscribed in a circle as
long as it is a square. Since the opposite angles of
ANSWER: rhombi that are not squares are not supplementary,
Always; squares have right angles at each vertex, they cannot be inscribed in a circle.
therefore each pair of opposite angles will be
supplementary and inscribed in a circle.

46. kite 47. CHALLENGE A square is inscribed in a circle.
What is the ratio of the area of the circle to the area
SOLUTION:
of the square?
Exactly one pair of opposite angles of a kite are
congruent. To be supplementary, they must each be a SOLUTION:
right angle. If one pair of opposite angles for a A square with side s is inscribed in a circle with
quadrilateral is supplementary, the other pair must radius r.
also be supplementary. So, as long as the angles that
compose the pair of congruent opposite angles are
right angles, a kite can be inscribed in a circle.
Therefore, the statement is sometimes true.
ANSWER:
Sometimes; as long as the angles that compose the
Using the Pythagorean Theorem,
pair of congruent opposite angles are right angles.
The area of a square of side s is A = s2 and the area
of a circle of radius r is A = .
Therefore, the ratio of the area of the circle to the
area of the inscribed square is
ANSWER:

48. WRITING IN MATH A right 49. OPEN-ENDED Find and sketch a real-world logo

triangle is inscribed in a circle. If the radius of the with an inscribed polygon.
circle is given, explain how to find the lengths of the
SOLUTION:
right triangle’s legs.
SOLUTION:
Sample answer: A triangle will have
two inscribed angles of 45 and one of 90. The
hypotenuse is across from the 90, or right angle.
According to theorem 10.8, an inscribed angle of a
triangle intercepts a diameter if the angle is a right
angle. Therefore, the hypotenuse is a diameter and
has a length of 2r. Use trigonometry to find the
length of the equal legs.
ANSWER:
See students’ work.
50. WRITING IN MATH Compare and contrast
inscribed angles and central angles of a circle. If they
intercept the same arc, how are they related?
SOLUTION:
Therefore, the length of each leg of the 45-45-90 An inscribed angle has its vertex on the circle. A
triangle can be found by multiplying the radius of the central angle has its vertex at the center of the circle.
circle in which it is inscribed by . If a central angle intercepts arc AB, then the measure
of the central angle is equal to m(arc AB). If an
ANSWER: inscribed angle also intercepts arc AB, then the
Sample answer: According to theorem 10.8, an
measure of the inscribed angle is equal to m(arc
inscribed angle of a triangle intercepts a diameter if
AB). So, if an inscribed angle and a central angle
the angle is a right angle. Therefore, the hypotenuse
intercept the same arc, then the measure of the
is a diameter and has a length of 2r. Using
inscribed angle is one-half the measure of the central
trigonometry, each leg = sin or .
angle.
ANSWER:
An inscribed angle has its vertex on the circle. A
central angle has its vertex at the center of the circle.
If an inscribed angle and a central angle intercept the
same arc, then the measure of the inscribed angle is
one-half the measure of the central angle.

51. Quadrilateral ABCD is inscribed in ⊙K. What is the 52. What is ?
measure of ∠A in degrees?

A 96
B 84
SOLUTION:
C 48
The sum of the measures of the opposite angles in an
D 42
inscribed quadrilateral is 180.
E 24
SOLUTION:
A triangle inscribed in a semicircle is a right triangle,
with the diameter as its hypotenuse. Therefore, ∠P
and ∠R are complementary angles. Set the sum of
The measure of ∠A = 7(14) + 10 = 108. their measures equal to 90 and solve for x.
ANSWER:
108

The measure of . =
2(m∠P) = 2(42) = 84. The correct choice is B.
ANSWER:
B

53. Quadrilateral JKLM is inscribed in ⊙C, as shown.
a. Which statements are true? Check all that apply.
A m∠GFH = 2m∠FEH
B m∠GEH = 2m∠GFH
C m∠GEH = m∠GFH
D m∠GEH = 11.2
E The measure of an inscribed angle is twice the
measure of its intercepted arc.
Which of the following statements must be true? F The measure of an inscribed angle is half the
I. Quadrilateral JKLM contains at least two measure of its intercepted arc.
right angles. G The measure of an inscribed angle is equal to the
measure of its intercepted arc.
II. is a semicircle.
H All angles inscribed by the same arc have the
III. ∠L and ∠M are supplementary.
same measure.

A I only
b. The solution for x below contains an error. Choose
B II only
the step where the error occurs.
C II and III only
A m∠GEH = m∠GFH
D I and II only
B 4x + 6 = 5x – 6
SOLUTION: C 9x = 12
Option I is true because JKLM is inscribed in a circle D x = 1.33
and opposite angles are supplementary. Since ∠J is a
right angle, then ∠L must also be a right angle. c. What is the measure of ∠GFH?
Option II is also true. Triangle JKM would be a right A 22°
triangle. Any right triangle inscribed in a circle has B 27°
the diameter as its hypotenuse. Therefore, is a C 54°
semicircle. D 108°
Option III is not necessarily true, as opposite (not
adjacent) angles of a quadrilateral inscribed in a circle d. Can you prove △EJG ≅ △FJH? Explain.
are supplementary.
e . Complete the following proof that shows △EJG ∼
Hence, I and II only are true. The correct choice is △FJH.
D.
ANSWER:
D (delete
anno text)
54. MULTI-STEP Look at the figure.
SOLUTION:
a. Choices C, F, and H are correct.
b. Choice C is incorrect--should be x = 12.
c. Using x = 12, 5x – 6 = 5(12) – 6 = 54, so choice C
is correct.
d. No; you can prove that the triangles are similar
because the corresponding angle measures are equal,
but the side lengths are not.
e .

ANSWER:
a. C, F, and H
b. C
c. C
d. No; you can prove that the triangles are similar
because the corresponding angle measures are equal,
but the side lengths are not.
e . ∠EGF ≅ ∠FHE


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