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Guided Notes: Arc & Angle Relationships
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Phase 1: The Basics (On & In)
Central Angles
C A B
The vertex is at the of the circle.
Formula:
Angle =
Inscribed Angles
V A B
The vertex is the circle.
Formula:
Angle = \( \frac{1}{2} \)
Phase 2: The Intersection (Inside)
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Chord-Chord Intersection
When two chords intersect inside a circle, the angle formed is the of the intercepted arcs.
THE INTERIOR FORMULA
Angle = \( \frac{\text{Arc}_1 + \text{Arc}_2}{2} \)
*Note: Arc 1 and Arc 2 are the arcs created by the vertical angles.
Phase 3: The Viewpoint (Outside)
x P
When the vertex is outside the circle, the angle formed is of the intercepted arcs.
THE EXTERIOR FORMULA
Angle = \( \frac{\text{Far Arc} - \text{Near Arc}}{2} \)
PRO-TIP:
Subtract from to stay positive!
TANGENT RULE:
For two tangents, Angle and Near Arc are (180°).
Field Work: Practice Problems
#01 | INTERIOR
x 110° 50°
Find x:
#02 | EXTERIOR
35° 120° y
Find y:
The "Triple Threat" Challenge
90° a b A B C D
1. Find Arc BC if Arc BC = Arc AB:
2. Calculate Angle a (inscribed):
3. If Arc AD = 100°, find Angle b:
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ANSWER KEY: Arc & Angle Relationships
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Central: Vertex at center. Angle = Arc
Inscribed: Vertex on the circle. Angle = 1/2 Arc
Interior: Angle = Average (Add arcs / 2)
Exterior: Angle = Difference (Sub arcs / 2)
x 110 50
#01 Solution
\( x = \frac{110 + 50}{2} \)
35 120 y
#02 Solution
\( 35 = \frac{120 - y}{2} \)
"Triple Threat" Solutions
1. Arc BC
Central angle 90° = Arc AB. Since Arc BC = Arc AB:
90°
2. Angle a
Inscribed angle on Arc AC (90+90=180°).
90°
3. Angle b
Interior: (Arc AD + Arc BC)/2 = (100+90)/2.
95°
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Circle
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Arc & Angle relationships based on vertex location.
Vertex Location Matters
Center
Central Angles
On Edge
Inscribed Angles
In/Out
Interior & Exterior
The Basics
Central Angle
Angle = Arc
Inscribed Angle
Angle = \( \frac{1}{2} \) Arc
Arc AB Central Inscribed
Interior: The Average
Two chords intersecting anywhere inside catch two arcs.
\( \frac{\text{Arc}_1 + \text{Arc}_2}{2} \)
Inside = Add
Arc 1 Arc 2 x
Exterior: The Difference
Lines cutting through the circle from outside catch two arcs.
\( \text{Angle } x = \frac{\text{Far} - \text{Near}}{2} \)
Outside = Subtract
x Far Near
Quick Recall
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Central Angle
2
Inscribed Angle
3
Interior Angle
4
Exterior Angle
Cheat Sheet
Vertex Formula At Center Angle = Arc On Edge Angle = \( \frac{1}{2} \) Arc Inside Angle = \( \frac{\text{Arc}_1 + \text{Arc}_2}{2} \) Outside Angle = \( \frac{\text{Far Arc} - \text{Near Arc}}{2} \)
Circle Angle Practice Worksheet Angle Arsenal
Practice Worksheet: Circle Angle Relationships
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DATE:
Level 1
Direct Calculations
148° x
1. Find x:
92° 44° y
2. Find y:
z 115° 35°
3. Find z:
52° w
4. Find w (Minor Arc):
Level 2
Algebraic Applications
(3x + 4)° 128°
5. Solve for x. Show your algebraic steps below.
72° 100° (2x + 4)°
6. Solve for x. Remember: Angle = Average of Arcs.
Level 3
Multi-Step Challenge
a b A B C D 80° 110°
Data Set: Arc BC = 110° | Arc AB = 80°
Step 1:
Find Arc AD if Angle b = 90°:
Step 2:
Find Angle a (Inscribed):
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Level 1
Direct Calculations
148° x
#01 Solution
Angle = \( \frac{1}{2} \) Arc
92° 44° y
#02 Solution
Angle = \( \frac{92 + 44}{2} \)
z 115° 35°
#03 Solution
Angle = \( \frac{115 - 35}{2} \)
52° w
#04 Solution
Angle + Arc = 180°
Level 2
Algebraic Solutions
#05 Algebraic Steps
3x+4 128
\( 3x + 4 = \frac{1}{2}(128) = 64 \)
#06 Algebraic Steps
72 100 2x+4
\( 72 = \frac{100 + (2x + 4)}{2} \)
Multi-Step Challenge Master Key
a b 80 110
Solutions for Level 3:
Step 1: Arc AD
\( 90 = \frac{110 + \text{Arc AD}}{2} \)
Step 2: Angle a
\( a = \frac{1}{2}(70) = 35^\circ \)
Circle Angle Exit Ticket Student The Final Blueprint
Circle Angle Exit Ticket
NAME:
DATE:
116° x
1. Find x:
70° 50° y
2. Find y:
140° 40° z
3. Find z:
Self-Reflection
Which scenario (vertex on edge, inside, or outside) was easiest for you?
The Final Blueprint
Circle Angle Exit Ticket
NAME:
DATE:
116° x
1. Find x:
70° 50° y
2. Find y:
140° 40° z
3. Find z:
Self-Reflection
Which scenario (vertex on edge, inside, or outside) was easiest for you?
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116° x
Problem 1: Inscribed Angle
x = \( \frac{1}{2} \)(116°)
70° 50° y
Problem 2: Interior Intersection
y = \( \frac{70 + 50}{2} = 60^\circ \)
140° 40° z
Problem 3: Exterior Intersection
z = \( \frac{140 - 40}{2} = 50^\circ \)
