Cyclic quadrilaterals

Learning outcomes: To know the definition of a cyclic quadrilateral

and associated
circle properties
To be able to find missing angles in cyclic quadrilateral
problems
To be able to choose an appropriate circle property
to find
missing angles

Starter Questions: Find the angles marked with

letters.

Explain why AC
cannot be the
diameter

Using your circles

1) Draw a quadrilateral where all four
vertices are on the circumference of
the circle.
2) Measure the angle of each vertex in
your quadrilateral. What do you
notice?
3) Find an exterior angle on your
quadrilateral. What do you notice?
4) Can you generalise this result?

Cyclic quadrilateral notes

The opposite angles

of a cyclic
quadrilateral add up
to

The exterior angle of a

cyclic quadrilateral equals
the opposite interior
angle

110o

Find the missing

angles below
given reasons in
each case.

q
p

85o

angle x = 180 85 = 95o

70o

135o

(cyclic quad)

angle p =

180 135 = 45o

(straight line)

angle y = 180 110 = 70o (cyclic quad)

angle q =

180 70 = 110o

(cyclic quad)

angle r =

180 45 = 135o

(cyclic quad)

Find t. Give
reasons for
your answer.

Cyclic quadrilaterals

Cyclic quadrilaterals


1.ai)
180 2 25 =
M1 for 180 2 25
A1 cao
(ii) Mark for mentioning isosceles and equal (or base) angles or equal
sides and equal (or base) angles
(b) 180 95 =

2.ai) 2x70=
(ii) The angle subtended by an arc at the centre is twice the angle
subtended at the circumference
(bi) 180 70 =
(bii) Opposite angles in a cyclic quadrilateral add to .

3. (a)
(b) ADB = 60 25=
(c)Ben is correct; angle DAB = 65 + 25 = 90 and since angle in a
semi-circle is 90, BD must be a diameter

Plenary
Find angle i.
Give a reason
for your answer.