Arcs

Minor Arc
Major Arc
Semicircle
Measures of Arcs
D E

O
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F G

H
Chords
Inscribed Polygon
 C A

D B
 A
H B

O
G C

E
Theorems (1)
Tangents, Arcs, and Chords
Theorem 7-1: A radius drawn to a point of
tangency is perpendicular to
Plan: Use an indirect proof
the tangent line
1. Assume: is NOT ⊥ to t
2. Draw auxiliary lines and construct
congruent triangles △PAB and △PCB
3. =
4. If ⊥ t, △PAB △PCB (by SAS)
5. = (by CPCTE)

Theorem 7-2: A line in the plane

of a circle and perpendicular to
a radius at its outer endpoint is
tangent to the circle.
Postulate
* Angle addition theorem
Theorem 7-3: In the same circle or congruent circles, if two
central angles are equal, then their arcs are also equal.

Theorem 7-4: In the same circle or

congruent circles, if two minor arcs are
equal, then their central angles are also
equal.