Theorems regarding the

Segments related to
Circle
Recall!
Match each figure with its correct formula.
1. m∠1 = a
2. m∠1 = ½ (a – b)
3. m∠1 = ½ a
4. m∠1 = ½ (b – a)
5. m∠1 = ½ b
6. m∠1 = ½ (a + b)
 Recall!
Match each figure with its correct formula.
e 1. m∠1 = a
b 2. m∠1 = ½ (a – b)
f 3. m∠1 = ½ a
c 4. m∠1 = ½ (b – a)
d 5. m∠1 = ½ b
a 6. m∠1 = ½ (a + b)
Remember!
The formula presented in the task are
just representation of the different
theorems and not the actual formula
since these formula can vary based on
the given figures.
Theorem 1.6
If two chords of a circle
intersect each other inside
the circle so that each chord
is separated into two
segments, then the product
of the lengths of the
segments of one chord is
equal to the product of the
lengths of the segments of
the other chord.
Theorem 1.6
If two chords of a circle
A
intersect each other inside C
the circle so that each chord
is separated into two
segments, then the product P
of the lengths of the B
segments of one chord is D
equal to the product of the
lengths of the segments of
the other chord.
Theorem 1.6
If two chords of a circle
A
intersect each other inside C
the circle so that each chord
is separated into two
segments, then the product P
of the lengths of the B
segments of one chord is D
equal to the product of the
lengths of the segments of (AP)(PB) =
the other chord.
Theorem 1.6
If two chords of a circle
A
intersect each other inside C
the circle so that each chord
is separated into two
segments, then the product P
of the lengths of the B
segments of one chord is D
equal to the product of the
lengths of the segments of (AP)(PB) = (DP)(PC)
the other chord.
Example:
Suppose AP = 6, DP = 9, A
CP = 4, and BP = x, what 6
C
4
is the value of x?
P
x
9 B
D
Solution:
(AP)(PB) = (DP)(PC) A
C
6 4

P
x
9 B
D
Solution:
(AP)(PB) = (DP)(PC) A
C
(6) (x) = (9) (4) 6 4

P
x
9 B
D
Solution:
(AP)(PB) = (DP)(PC) A
C
(6) (x) = (9) (4) 6 4
6x = 36
P
x
9 B
D
Solution:
(AP)(PB) = (DP)(PC) A
C
(6) (x) = (9) (4) 6 4
6x = 36
6 = 6 P
x
9 B
D
Solution:
(AP)(PB) = (DP)(PC) A
C
(6) (x) = (9) (4) 6 4
6x = 36
6 = 6 P
x
x=6 9 B
D
Theorem 2.5
In a circle, when two secant segments are drawn to a
circle from an outside point, the product of one secant
segment and its external segment is equal to the product
of the other secant segment and its external segment.
Theorem 2.5
In a circle, when two secant segments are drawn to a
circle from an outside point, the product of one secant
segment and its external segment is equal to the
product of the other secant segment and its external
segment.
b
a

c
(a+b)(a) = d
Theorem 2.5
In a circle, when two secant segments are drawn to a
circle from an outside point, the product of one secant
segment and its external segment is equal to the
product of the other secant segment and its external
segment.
b
a

c
(a+b)(a) = (c+d)(c) d
Example
Based from the figure, solve for the value
of x.

9
6

4
x
(a+b)a = (c+d)c

9
6

4
x
(a+b)a = (c+d)c
(6+9)6 = (4+x)4

9
6

4
x
(a+b)a = (c+d)c
(6+9)6 = (4+x)4
(15)6 = 16 + 4x

9
6

4
x
(a+b)a = (c+d)c
(6+9)6 = (4+x)4
(15)6 = 16 + 4x
90 –16 = 4x
9
6

4
x
(a+b)a = (c+d)c
(6+9)6 = (4+x)4
(15)6 = 16 + 4x
90 –16 = 4x
74 = 4x
9
6

4
x
(a+b)a = (c+d)c
(6+9)6 = (4+x)4
(15)6 = 16 + 4x
90 –16 = 4x
74 = 4x 9
4 4 6

4
x
(a+b)a = (c+d)c
(6+9)6 = (4+x)4
(15)6 = 16 + 4x
90 –16 = 4x
74 = 4x
18.5 =x 9
6

4
x
Theorem 2.6
In a circle, when secant segment and a tangent segment
are drawn from the same point in the exterior, the
product of the lengths of the secant segment and its
external part equals the square of the length of the
tangent segment.
Theorem 2.6
In a circle, when secant segment and a tangent segment
are drawn from the same point in the exterior, the
product of the lengths of the secant segment and its
external part equals the square of the length of the
tangent segment.
b
(a+b)a =
a

x
Theorem 2.6
In a circle, when secant segment and a tangent segment
are drawn from the same point in the exterior, the
product of the lengths of the secant segment and its
external part equals the square of the length of the
tangent segment.
b
(a+b)a = x2
a

x
Example
Solve for the value of x.

12

x
x2 = (a+b)a

12

x
x2= (a+b)a
x2= (4+12)4

12

x
x2= (a+b)a
x2= (4+12)4
x2= (16)4
12

x
x2= (a+b)a
x = (4+12)4
2

x2= (16)4
x = 64
2
12

x
x2= (a+b)a
x2= (4+12)4
x = (16)4
2

x = 64
2
12
Then get the square
root of both side4

x
x2= (a+b)a
x = (4+12)4
2

x2= (16)4
x = 64
2
12
x=8
4