Module 1

Circles
What this module is about
This module will discuss in detail the characteristics of a circle as well as the
segments and lines associated with it. Here, you will gain deeper understanding of the
angles formed in circles, how to get their measures and how they are related to one
another. Furthermore, this module will also give meaning to the circle being composed of
arcs and how each arc is related to the angles formed in circles.

What you are expected to learn

This module is written for you to
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

define a circle.
define and show examples of the lines and segments associated with circles.
describe the relationship of lines and segments that are peculiar to circles.
define, identify and give examples of the kinds of arcs that compose a circle.
identify central angle and inscribed angle.
discover the relationship between the measures of central angle and inscribed angle
and their intercepted arcs.

How much do you know

Answer the following as indicated.
1. Given a circle with center O. Name the following :
a. the circle
b. a diameter
c. two radii
d. two chords which are not diameters
e. a secant
f. a tangent

T
M

2. If a radius is perpendicular to a chord then it ________ the chord.

OO
N
R

3. In the given circle A, PT is a diameter, therefore

MT is a ________ and
4. PTM is a _________.
5. Radius AB CE. If CE = 8 cm, then
CX = ________.

6. Using the same figure, if AX = 3 cm,

What is the length of radius AC?

C
B

7. In circle O, mBOC = 93 . What is mBC?

8. What is mBAC ?

O
C

9. In the figure, PR ST . Using the given

Find mPT and mRPS .
10. A quadrilateral PQRS is inscribed in a circle.
If mP = 103 , what is mR ?

What you will do

Lesson 1
Identifying a circle, the lines, segments and angles associated with it.
A circle is defined as the set of all points that are at the same distance from a given
point in the plane. The fixed given point is called the center. The circle is named after its
center. Hence in the figure, given is a circle O.
A
The set of points on the plane containing the circle is
divided into 3, (1) the circle, (2) the set of points outside
O
the circle and (3) the set of points inside the circle.
OC , OB and OA are segment whose endpoints are
C
D
the center of the circle and a point on the circle.
B
These three segments are called radii of the circle.
Radius of a circle is a segment whose endpoints are the center and a point on the
circle. In the figure, AD is a segment whose endpoints are points on the circle. AD is
called chord of the circle. AB is a segment whose endpoints are points on the circle and it

passes through the center. AB is called diameter of a circle. Diameter of a circle is a chord
that passes through the center.
Lines on the plane containing the circle may intersect the circle at one point or at two
points or not at all.
b
O

S
c

a
Fig. 1. line a does not
intersect circle O.

Fig. 2. line b intersect

circle O at point X

Fig. 3 line c intersect circle

at two points R and S.

In figure 2, line b is tangent to the circle, and in figure 3, line c is a secant. Hence, we can
use the following definitions.
Tangent is a line that intersect a circle at one points. Secant is a line that intersect a circle
at two points.
Some theorems in circle show relationship between chord and radius. One of them
is this theorem:
Theorem: If a radius is perpendicular to a chord, then it bisects the chord.
Proof: Consider the given circle. If radius OA BC at D, then OA
bisects BC or BD = DC. One way of proving segments or angles
o

congruent is by showing that they are corresponding parts of

B
C
D
congruent triangles. Here, we must prove that BD and DC are
corresponding sides of congruent triangles. If O and B are
A
joined and O and C are also joined, we have OBD and OCD.
Both of these triangles are right since OA BC and thus ODB and
ODC are both right angles. Since OB and OC are both radii of the same circle,
hence they are congruent. And finally OD OB by reflexive property. Therefore, by
the HyL Congruency for right triangles, OBD OCD . Since the two triangles are
congruent, then the remaining corresponding parts such as BD and DC are also
congruent.
We have just proven the theorem here, only this time, instead of using the two
column form we use the paragraph form.

Our conclusion therefore is that a radius that is perpendicular to a chord bisects the
chord. The most important considerations here were the perpendicularity and the word to
bisect.
Examples:
1. OB DE at T, DT = 3x -7 , TE = x + 15
Solution:
Since OB DE , then DT = TE
Hence,
3x 7 = x + 15
2x = 15 + 7
2x = 22
x = 11
Substituting the value of x, we get
DT = 3(11) 7 = 33 7
= 26
TE = 11 + 15 = 26
DE = DT + TE
DE = 26 + 26 = 52

O
D

T
T
B

There are other theorems whose main idea is taken from the previously proven
theorem. The next theorem serves as the converse of the first theorem and it states that: If
a radius of a circle bisects a chord that is not a diameter, then it is perpendicular to the
chord.
If the previous theorem was proven using the HyL congruence for right triangle, the
converse is proven using the reverse process, that is two angles must be proven part of
congruent triangles and they are congruent and supplementary.
You can prove the theorem as part of your exercise. Examples on how to use these
two theorems are given below.
2. Given: AB bisects chord CD at E.
CD = 6, AE = 4
Find the length of the radius of the circle.
Solution: Based on the theorem, AB CD , thus
ACE ADE and both are right triangles.
By the Pythagorean theorem, we can solve
for the length of the radius.
In ACE, AC 2 = AE 2 + CE 2
But CE = CD so

A
C

E
B

CE = (6)
CE = 3
AC 2 = AE 2 + CE 2
AC 2 = 42 + 32
AC 2 = 16 + 9 = 25
AC = 25
AC = 5

Lesson on circle is very rich with theorems and definitions, principles and postulates.
Some of those theorems and definitions will be introduced as we plod along with this
module.
Definitions:

Congruent circles are circles that have congruent radii.

Concentric circles are coplanar circles having the same center

Illustrations:
a)

b)
A

Circle A is congruent to circle B if and

only if AX BY

These two circles are

concentric circles

Theorem:
If chords of a circle or of congruent circles are equidistant from the center(s), then the
chords are congruent
Illustration of the theorem.
O
O

Circle O circle P
OX = PY
Then, AB CD

X
X
N

P
B

Y
M

Try this out

A. Using the given figure, name
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

the circle
2 diameters
2 chords which are not diameters
2 secants
a tangent

E
C

B. Given: AB CD at E
CD is 10 cm long. How far is CD
from the center if the length of the
radius is
1. 13 cm
5. 12 cm
2. 7 cm
6. 10 cm
3. 14 cm
7. 5 2 cm
4. 8 cm
8. 3 6 cm

A
C

E
B

C. Given: CD is 20 cm long. How long is the radius of the

circle if the distance of CD from the center is
1. 7 cm
2. 10 cm
5. 5 cm
6. 21 cm

3.
4.
7.
8.

13 cm
8 cm
5 5 cm
4 6 cm

D. AC is 12 cm long. How long is chord CD if its distance from the center is

1. 10 cm
2. 6 cm
3. 8 cm
4. 5 cm

5. 9 cm
6. 23 cm
7. 2 11 cm
8. 4 5 cm

E. Solve the following problems.

1. ON MP
ME = 7x + 5
PE = 4x 20
Solve for ME , PE and MP

O
M

E
N

2. In a circle are two chords whose lengths are 10 cm and 24 cm respectively. If the
radius of the circle is 13 cm, what is the maximum distance of the two chords?
What is their minimum distance?

Lesson 2
Arcs and Central Angles
A

A part of a circle between any two points is an arc. In the

figure, the set of points from A to B is an arc. A circle is in itself
an arc. Arc of a circle is measured in terms of degrees.

B
O

The whole arc making up the circle measures 360.

Any arc of a circle can belong to any of these three groups.
a. minor arc an arc whose measure is between 0 and 180.
b. semicircle an arc whose measure is exactly 180
c. major arc an arc whose measure is between 180 and 360
A

In the given figure, AB is a diameter, hence AB represents

a semicircle, AC is minor arc and ABC is a major arc.
Aside from AC, another minor arc in the figure is BC.
ACB also represents a semicircle.

Angles in a circle are formed by radii, chords, secants and

tangents. Determination of the measures of the angles formed by
these lines depends upon the measure of the intercepted arcs
of the given angles.

Examples:

In circle some angles formed by chords and

radii are shown. Each of the angles intercepts
an arc defined by the endpoints contained on the
sides of the angle.
AEB intercepts AB.
BOC intercepts BC
COD intercepts CD
EOD intercepts ED
AEB intercepts AB.
AEB intercepts AB.
AEB intercepts AB.

E
D

At this point we will discuss in detail the kinds of angles formed in a circle, their
characteristics and how to get their measures from the measures of the intercepted arcs.
We will start with the angle formed by two radii.
A
B

Central angle is an angle formed by two radii

and the vertex is the center of the circle. In the
figure, AOB, BOD and DOC are all
examples of central angles. Each of these angles
has its own intercepted arc. AOB intercepts AB,
BOD intercepts BD and DOC intercepts DC.

O
D

The measure of a central angle is numerically

equal to its intercepted arc.

In the figure, BAC is a central angle and

BAC intercepts BC. Since mBC = 83, then
m BAC = 83, mBDC = 277.

83

A
D

In the study of geometry, every new topic or concept is always associated with study
of postulates, theorems and definitions. In the study of arcs and angles in a circle, we will
discuss many theorems that will help us solve problems involving the said concepts. We
will start with the simplest postulate in the chapter.
Like any measure, measure of an arc is also a unique real number and as such, we
can perform the four fundamental operations on those measure. So the first postulate is the
Arc Addition Postulate: The measure of an arc formed by two adjacent non-overlapping
B
arcs is the sum of the measures of the two arcs.

In the given circle, m AC = m AB + m BC

Examples:

1. DG is a diameter. Find the measure of the

following arcs.

DG, DE, DF, GE, DGF

G
Solution:
Since DG is a diameter, then DG is a semicircle.
Therefore,
m DG = 180
m DE = 180 (60 + 70)
= 180 130
= 50

E
60

F
70

m DF = m DE + m EF
= 50 + 60
= 110
m GE = m GF + m FE
= 70 + 60
= 130
m DGF = m DG + m GF
= 180 + 70
= 250
Definitions:
In the same circle or in congruent circles, arcs which have the same measure are
congruent.
D

Example: 1. In the figure, m DC = 60, m BC = 60

m AB = 60 .
Therefore, DC BC AB

60

C
60

2. Since every semicircle measures 180,

then all semicircles are congruent.

60
A

Theorem:

If two minor arcs of a circle or of congruent circles are congruent, then the
corresponding chords are congruent.
B
Examples: 1. Given: AB BC
Since AB subtends AB and
BC subtends BC then
AB BC

C
A

2. Circle O circle M
If AB XY, then AB XY

X
B

Theorem:

If two chords of a circle or of congruent circles are congruent, then the corresponding
minor arcs are congruent.
This is the converse of the previous theorem. Basically if you prove these two
theorems, the steps will be just the reverse of the other. Instead of proving them, showing
examples will be more beneficial to you.

P
R

In circle A, if RS PQ
then RS PQ

A
Q

Theorem:

If two central angles of a circle or of congruent circles are congruent, then the
corresponding minor arcs are congruent.
M
P

Example: In circle O, MNO BOA

O

Therefore, MP AB

B
A

Theorem:
If two minor arcs of a circle or of congruent circles are congruent, then the
corresponding central angles are congruent.
E

Example:

A
B

In circle A, BC DE
Therefore BAC DAE `

D
C

Theorem:

If two central angles of a circle or of congruent circles are congruent, then the
corresponding chords are congruent.
B

Given: In circle O, XOY AOB

Prove: XY AB

X
A
Y

Proof
Statements
1. In circle O, XOY AOB
2. OX OB , OY OA
3. XOY BOA
4. XY AB

Reasons
1. Given
2. Radii of the same or congruent circles are
congruent
3. SAS congruency Postulate
4. Corresponding parts of congruent
triangles are congruent..

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Theorem:
If two chords of a circle or of congruent circles are congruent circles are congruent,
S
then the corresponding central angles are congruent.
Given: In circle A, PR ST
Prove: PAR SAT

p
R

Proof:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Statements
In circle A, PR ST
AP AS
AR AT
PAR SAT
PAR SAT

Reasons
1. Given
2. Radii of the
congruent.

same

circle

are

3. SSS Congruency Postulate

4. Corresponding parts of congruent
triangles are congruent

Examples:
Given: AB and CD are diameters of circle E.
1. What is true about AED and BEC ? Why?
2. What kind of angles are they?
3. Give as many conclusions as you can
based on the previously discussed theorems.

A
C

E
B

Answers:
1. AED BEC . They are vertical angles and vertical angles are congruent.
2. In the circle they are central angles. Central angles are angles whose vertex is the
center of the circle.
3. a. AD BC. If two central angles of a circle or of congruent circles are congruent,
then the corresponding arcs are congruent.
b. AD BC
Likewise
1. AEC BED
2. AC DB
3. AC DB

Try this out

A. AB is a diameter of circle O.
mAOE = 82 .

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A
E

Find the measures of:

1. AB
2. AE
3. BE

4. ABE
5. BAE

B. GE and FD are diameters of circle A. If DA = 73, find the measures of

D

1.
2.
3.
4.

DAE
GAF
EAF
DAG

5. GF
6. DG
7. FDE

E
A

C. Given circle A. If m BTY = 116,

and m = 3n, find
1.
2.
3.
4.

m
n
BT
TY

5. m BAT
6. m TAY
7. m BAY

m
Y

D. Given circle O. AB BC. If mAB = 56, what is

mAOB ? What is mABC ?
Which chords are congruent?

O
B
C
A

E. A. B and C are three points on the circle.

IF AC AB BC, what is the measure of each arc?
What is true about the chords AC , AB, and BC ?
If ABC is 16 more than three times AC,
find mAC, mABC.
F. P, Q and R are three points on a circle. If the
ratio PQ:QR:PR = 3:4:5, find the measures of
PR, QR and PS.

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C
B

G. Using the figure and the given in it, find the

measures of:
1. PQ
5. POQ
2. QR
6. QOR
3. SR
7. SOR
4. PS
8. POS

Q
x

2x + 13
2x

4x + 5

R
B

H. BD and EC are diameters of circle A.

If mC = 35 , find the measures of
1.
2.
3.
4.

B
E
D
BAC

5. EAD
6. BC
7. CD

35

Lesson 3
Arcs and Inscribed Angles
Another angle in a circle that is very important in the study of circle is the inscribed
angle.
Definition:
An inscribed angle is an angle whose vertex lies on the circle and the sides contain
chords of the circle.
B

P
F

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig 3

Each of the angle shown above is an example of an inscribed angle. Three cases
are represented here relative to the position of the sides in relation to the center of the
circle.

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Case 1. the center of the circle is on one side of the inscribed angle.
Case 2, the center of the circle is in the interior of the inscribed angle.
Case 3, the center of the circle is on the exterior of the inscribed angle.
In the study of the angles in a circle and in determining their measures, it is important
to determine the intercepted arc(s) of the given angle. To understand better, let us see
some examples.
In the figure, the arc in the interior
of the angle is the intercepted arc of
the angle.

Intercepted arc

The intercepted arc of BAC is

the minor arc AC.

In the given examples of inscribed angles above the following holds:

a) In figure 1, DEF is an inscribed angle
DEF intercepts arc DF
b) In figure 2, PST is an inscribed angle,
PST intercepts arc PT
c) In figure 3, BAC is an inscribed angle
BAC intercepts arc BC
Every angle whether in a circle on in any plane is associated with a unique number
defined as its measure. If the measure of a central angle is equal to the measure of its
intercepted arc, the next theorem will tell us how to find the measure of the inscribed angle.
Theorem: Inscribed angle Theorem
The measure of an inscribed angle is equal to one half the measure of its intercepted
arc.

It means that in the given figure,

mDEF = 12 mDF

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Since there are three cases by which an inscribed angle can be drawn in a circle, then we
have to prove each of those cases.
D

Case 1 (One side of the angle is the diameter of the circle)

F
1
O

Given: Circle O with inscribed angle DEF

Use the notation in the figure for
clarity
Prove: mDEF =

1
(mDF )
2

Proof:
Statements
1. Circle O with inscribed angle DEF
2. Draw OF to form FOE
3. 1 is an exterior angle of FOE
4. m 1 = x + y
5. OF OE
6. FOE is an isosceles triangle
7. x = y
8. m 1 = x + x = 2x
9. 2x = m 1, x = m 1
10. But 1 is a central angle
11. m 1 = m DF
1
12. x = mDEF = (mDF )
2

Reasons
1. Given
2. Line determination postulate
3. Definition of exterior angle
4. Exterior angle theorem
5. Radii of the same circle are congruent
6. Definition of isosceles triangle
7. Base angles of isosceles triangle are
congruent
8. Substitution (Steps 4 and 7)
9. Multiplication property of equality
10. Definition of central angle
11. Measure of a central angle equals its
intercepted arc.
12. Substitution (Steps 9 and 11)

So, we have proven case 1. Let us now prove case 2 of the inscribed angle theorem.
Case 2. (The center of the circles lies in the interior of the inscribed angle)
P

Given : Circle O with inscribed PQR

Prove:

m PQR =

1
m PR
2
Q

a
b

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Proof:
Statements
1. Circle O with inscribed PQR . Use the
given notation in the figure.
2. Draw diameter QS
3. m PQR = a + b
4. a = 12 mPS
b = 12 mSR
5. a + b = 12 mPS + 12 mSR = 12 (mPS + mSR)
6. mPR = mPS + mPR
1
7. m PQR` = (mPS + mPR)
2
1
8. m PQR` = 2 mPR

Reasons
1. Given
2. Line determination Postulate
3. Angle Addition Postulate
4. Inscribed angle theorem (Case 1)
5. Addition Property of Equality
6. Arc Addition Postulate
7. Transitive Property of Equality
8. Transitive Property of Equality

Case 3. (The center is in the exterior of the inscribed angle)

Given: BAC is an inscribed angle in circle O
Use the additional notation in the figure

Prove: mBAC = 12 mBC

B
C

Proof:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Statements
Draw diameter AD
mDAC = mDAB + mBAC
mBAC = mDAC mDAB
mDAC = 12 mDC

Reasons
1. Line determination Postulate
2. Angle Addition Postulate
3. Subtraction Property of Equality
4. Inscribed angle Theorem (Case 1)

mDAB = 12 mDB

5.
6.
7.
8.

mBAC = 12 mDC 12 mDB = 12 (mDC-mDB)

mDC = mDB + mBC
mBC = mDC mDB
mBAC = 12 mBC

5. Substitution
6. Arc Addition Postulate
7. Subtraction Property of Equality
8. Substitution

From the proofs that were given, we can therefore conclude that wherever in the
circle the inscribed angle is located, it is always true that its measure is one-half its
intercepted arc.

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Examples. Use the figure at the right.

B

1. Given: circle O. mBOD = 80

O

Find:

mBD, mBAD
A

Solution:

Since mBOD = 80 , then

a. mBD = 80
b. mBAD =
=

1
2

1
2

BD

(80)

= 40
2. Given: circle O. mBAD = 37
Find: mBD , mBOD
Solution:

mBAD = 37 = 12 mBD
mBD = 2(37) = 74
mBOD = mBD
mBOD = 74

Like in the study of central angles and its measure, discussing inscribed angles and
its measure also involves many theorems. Each previous theorem studied is always a tool
in proving the next theorem.
The following theorem is one of the most useful theorem in solving problems which
involve inscribed angles.
A

Theorem: Angle in a semicircle theorem.

An angle inscribed in a semicircle is a right angle.

Given: Circle O. BAC is a semicircle.

Prove: BAC is a right angle. ( mBAC = 90

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Proof:
Statements

Reasons

1. Draw BC passing through center O.

2. ABC, ACB, and BAC are all inscribed
angles.
3. mABC = 12 AC , mACB = 12 AB
4. mBAC = mAC + mAB
5. BAC is a semicircle
6. mBAC = 180
7. mAC + mAB = 180
8. mABC + mACB = 12 AC + 12 AB = 12 ( AC + AB)
9. mABC + mACB = 12 (180) = 90
10. mABC + mACB + mBAC = 180
mABC + mACB
= 90
mBAC = 90
11.
12. BAC is right angle

1. Definition of diameter
2. Definition of inscribed angles
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Inscribed Angle Theorem

Arc Addition Postulate
Given
The measure of a semicircle is 180
Transitive Property of Equality

8. Addition Property of Equality (Step 3)

9. Substitution (Steps 7 and 8)
10. The sum of the angles of a triangle
is 180.
11. Subtraction Property of Equality
(Step 10 step 9)
12. Definition of a right angle

From this point onward, you can use this very important theorem in proving or in
exercises.
There are other theorems on inscribed angle that are also important as the previous
theorem. Of those theorems, we will prove two and the rest, you can answer as exercises.
Theorem:

Inscribed angles subtended by the same arc are congruent.

Given: Circle O. MN subtends both T and P

T and P are inscribed angles

Prove: T P
Proof:
Statements

Reasons

1. In circle O, MN subtends both T and 1. Given

P. T and P are inscribed angles.
2. Inscribed Angle Theorem
2. mT = 12 mMN
mP = 12 mMN
3. Transitive Property of Equality
3. mT = mP
4. Definition of congruent angles
4. T P

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The next theorem is about polygon inscribed in a circle.

Definition:
A polygon inscribed in a circle is polygon whose vertices lie on the circle.
Examples: The figures below show examples of inscribed polygon.

Inscribed triangle

Inscribed
Quadrilateral

Inscribed
Pentagon

Inscribed
Hexagon

Theorem: Opposite angles of a inscribed quadrilateral are supplementary.

R

Given: Circle A. PRST is an inscribed quadrilateral.

P

Prove: P and S are supplementary

R and T are supplementary

Proof:
Statements
1. Circle A. PRST is an inscribed quadrilateral.
2. m P = mRST
m S = mRPT
m R = mPTS
m T = mPRS
3. m P + m S = mRST + mRPT
4. m P + m S = ( mRST + mRPT)
5. mRST + mRPT = 360
6. m P + m S = (360)
7. m P + m S = 180
8. P and S are supplementary
9. m R + m S = mPTS + mPRS
10. m R + m S = (mPTS + mPRS)
11. mPTS + mPRS = 360
12. m R + m S = (360)
13. m R + m S = 180
14. R and T are supplementary

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Reasons
1. Given
2. Inscribed angle theorem

3. Addition property of equality

4. Factoring
5. The arc of the whole circle is 360
6. Substitution (Steps 4 and 5)
7. Algebraic process (step 6)
8. Definition of supplementary angles
9. Addition property of equality
10. Factoring
11. The arc of the whole circle is 360
12. Substitution (Steps 4 and 5)
13. Algebraic process (step 6)
14. Definition of supplementary angles

Examples:
1. Given: XY is a diameter.
a. What kind of angle is Z?
b. If m X = 35, what is m Y?
c. If m Y = 73, what is mXZ? What is mYZ?

Answers:
a. Since XY is a diameter, then XZY is
a semicircle and Z is inscribed in a semicircle.
Therefore, Z is a right angle.

b. m X + m Y = 90.
m Y = 90 - m X
m Y = 90 35
m Y = 65
c. Y intercepts XZ.
m XZ = 2(75) = 150
m YZ = 180 150
m YZ = 30
2. MNOP is inscribed in circle E. If m M = 94,
what is m O?
N

Answer:
M and O are supplementary.
m M +m O = 180
m O = 180 - m M
= 180 94
= 86

O
E

3. Given: Circle O. AB is a diameter

m 1 = 36 and m 3 = 61.
Find: m 2, m 4, m CBD,
m ADB, m ACB, mCBD,
m CAD, mAD

Solution:
m 1 = 36, mAC = 2(36) = 72
m 3 = 61, mBD = 2(61) = 122
m 2 = AD
mAD = 180 BD
= 180 122 = 58
m 2 = (58)
= 29

3
4

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1
2

m 4 = CB
mCB = 180 mAC
= 180 72
= 108
m 4 = (108)
= 54
m CBD = (m AC + mAD)
= (72 + 58)
= (130)
= 65

m ADB = 90 (Angle in a semicircle)

m ACB = 90 (angle in a semicircle)
mCBD = mCB + mBD
= 108 + 122
= 230

m CAD = (mCBD)
= (230)
= 115

Try this out

A
C

A. Given: AB is a diameter of circle O.

mAC = 79 .
Find:

1. m AOC
2. m ABC
3. m COB

B. Given: Circle A., XY and BE are diameters

m XAE = 104.
Find:

B
X

4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

m XE
m BX
m E
m B
m BXY
m YXE

A
Y
E

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C. Using the given figure, find:

10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.

x
m MNQ
m MOQ
m POQ
m M
m MON

Q
O
3x

P
3

D. BD is a diameter of circle A.
If m BC = 78, and m DE = 132,
find:
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.

m CD
m BE
m 1
m 2
m 3
m 4
m 5

23
24.
25.
26.
27.

C
8

m 6
m 7
m 8
m 9
m 10

1 9 10
2
A

3 4

E. PRST is inscribed in circle A.

If m T = (5x 4) and m R = (4x + 13)
find:

28. x
29. m T
30. m R

S
Y

F. XYZ is inscribed in the circle.

If XY XZ , prove that m X = b - a

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a b
Z

Lets Summarize
1. A circle is the set of all points that are at the same distance from a given point in the
plane.
2. Some of the lines associated with circle are the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

Radius
Chord
Diameter
Secant
Tangent

3. If a radius is perpendicular to a chord, then it bisects the chord.

4. If a radius of a circle bisects a chord that is not a diameter, then it is perpendicular to
the chord.
5. Congruent circles are circles that have congruent radii. Concentric circles are circles
having the same center.
6. A circle is made up of arcs classified as minor arc, semicircle and major arc.
7. A central angle is an angle on the circle whose vertex is the center of the circle.
8. The measure of the central is numerically equal to its intercepted arc.
9. If two minor arcs of a circle or of congruent circle are congruent, then,
a. the corresponding central angles are congruent,
b. the corresponding subtended chords are congruent
10. An inscribed angle is an angle on the circle whose vertex is a point on the circle.
11. The measure of an inscribed angle is equal to one-half its intercepted arc.
12. An angle inscribed in a semicircle is a right angle.
13. Inscribed angle subtended by the same arc are congruent.
14. The opposite angles of an inscribed quadrilateral are supplementary.

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What have you learned

Answer as indicated.
1. If the diameter of a circle is 15 cm, what is the length of the radius?
2. A line that intersects a circle at one point is called _________.
3. If a radius bisects a chord which is not a diameter, then its is _________ to the
D
chord.
4. CD is a diameter of circle A. CED is a ______________.
5. CE is a _____________.
6. CDE is a ______________

A
E
C

7. ON PT at E. If OE = 6 cm, and the radius

of the circle is 10 cm, what is the length of PT ?.

O
P

8. AC is a diameter of circle O. Using the given in the

given figure, find
a. m A
b. m C
A
c. m AB
d. m BC

B
P

9.

PT is a diameter of circle Q. Find

a. m PQR
b. m RQT

2x
3x

10. ABC is inscribed in circle O.

If the ratio of m A: m B: m C =
2:3:5, Find
a. m BC
b. m AC
c. m AB

O
C
B

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Answer Key
How much do you know
1. a. circle O
b. MN
c. MO , ON
d. MT , MR
e. MR
f. MS
2. bisects
3. minor arc
4. major arc
5. 4 cm
6. 5 cm
7. 93
8. 46.5
9. 98, 49
10. 77
Try this out
Lesson 1
A. 1. circle O
2. AC , BD
3. AD, BC
4. EC , BC
5. CF
B. 1. 12 cm
2. 2 6 cm
3. 171 cm
4. 43 cm

5. 119 cm
6. 5 3 cm
7. 5 cm
8. 29 cm

C. 1.

5.
6.
7.
8.

149
2. 10 2
3. 269
4. 2 41

cm
cm
cm
cm

5 5 cm
11 cm
15 cm
14 cm

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D. 1.
2.
3.
4.

4 11 cm

12 3 cm
8 5 cm
2 19 cm

5.
6.
7.
8.

6 7 cm
22 cm
20 cm
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Problem Solving:
1. ME = 52, PE = 52, MP = 104
2. maximum distance is 12 cm
minimum distance is 2 cm
Lesson 2
A. 1. 180
2. 82
5. 262

3. 98
4. 278

B. 1.
2.
3.
4.

73
73
107
107

5. 73
6. 107
7. 253

C. 1.
2.
3.
4.

29
87
29
87

5. 29
6. 87
7. 116

D. 1. 56
2. 56
3. AB and CD
E. 1. Each arc measures 120
2. AC = 86
3. ABC = 274
F. PQ = 90
QR = 120
PR = 150
G. 1.
2.
3.
4.

38
157
76
89

5.
6.
7.
8.

38
157
76
89

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H. 1.
2.
3.
4.

35
35
35
110

5. 110
6. 110
7. 17

Lesson 3
A. 1. 79
2. 39.5

3. 101

B. 4. 104
5. 76
6. 38

7. 52
8. 52
9. 38

C. 10. 36
11. 36
12. 72

13. 108
14. 36
15. 108

D. 16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.

22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.

102
48
51
66
39
51

24
39
66
24
105
75

E. 28. 19
29. 91
30. 89
F. Proof:
1. X + Y + a = 180
2. b = m X + m Y
3. m Y = a
4. b = m X + a
5. m X = b a

1. Sum of the measures of the angles of a

triangle is 180.
2. Exterior angle theorem
3. Angles opposite equal sides in the same
triangle are congruent
4. Substitution
5. Subtraction Property of Equality

What have you learned

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

7.5 cm
tangent
perpendicular
semicircle
minor arc
major arc
16 cm

8. a. 22.5
b. 67.5
c. 135
d. 45
9. a. 72
b. 108

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10. a. 72
b. 108
c. 180