Module 1

Grade 10 Mathematics

Circle
Chords, Arcs, & Angles

Junexzon Lloyd M. Lacerna

Subject Teacher
 What this module is about?
This module will discuss the characteristics of a circle as well as the segments and
line 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 give meaning to the circle being composed of arcs and how each arc related to the
angles formed in circles.

What you are expected to learn?

This module is written for you to:
➢ Define a circle
➢ Define and show examples of lines and segments associated with circles.
➢ Describe the relationships of lines and segments that are peculiar to circles.
➢ Define, identify and give examples of the kind of arcs that compose a circle.
➢ Identify central and inscribed angle.
➢ Discover the relationship between the measures of central angle and inscribed angle and
their intercepted arcs.

How much do you know?

Let us find out what you already know about the content of this module. Try to
answer all items. Take note of the items/questions that you were not able to answer
correctly and revisit them as you go through this module for self – correction.
Choose the letter that best answer the question.

1. A(n) _____ of a circle is an angle whose sides are radii.

A. Inscribed Angle B. Central Angle C. Acute Angle D. Obtuse Angle
2. The _____ is the distance from the center of a circle to a point on the circle.
A. Radius B. Diameter C. Chord D. Arc
3. A(n) _____ is the set of all points in a plane that are the same distance from a given point,
called the center of the circle.
A. Center B. Arc C. Circle D. Semi – Circle
4. A(n) _____ is an arc whose endpoints form the endpoints of a diameter of the circle.
A. Minor Arc B. Major Arc C. Quarter Circle D. Semi – Circle
5. The distance across a circle through the center is the of _____ the circle.
A. Center B. Chord C. Diameter D. Radius
6. A(n) _____ is an unbroken portion of a circle that lies between two points on the circle
A. Radius B. Arc C. Diameter D. Semi – Circle
7. A(n) _____ is a segment whose endpoints are points on a circle.
A. Chord B. Diameter C. Tangent D. Secant
8. Two points on a circle determine a major arc and a minor arc; the _____ is the arc with greater
measure.
A. Circle B. Major Arc C. Minor Arc D. Semi – Circle
9. A(n) _____ of a circle is a line that intersects the circle in exactly one point.
A. Chord B. Tangent C. Secant D. Diameter
10. A(n) angle whose vertex is on a circle and whose sides contain chords of the circle is an?
A. Inscribed Angle B. Central Angle C. Acute Angle D. Obtuse Angle
11. A line that intersects a circle at two points is a(n) _____ of the circle.
A. Chord B. Tangent C. Secant D. Diameter
12. The _____ is the point at which a tangent intersects a circle.
A. Secant Point B. Intersection C. Co - Tangent D. Point of tangency
13. The _____ of a circle is a fixed point in space that is an equal distance from every point on the
circle.
A. Center B. Arc C. Circle D. Point of tangency
14. Two points on a circle determine a minor arc and a major arc; the _____ is the arc with the
lesser measure
A. Major Arc B. Semi – Circle C. Circle D. Minor Arc
15. The measurement of the inscribed angle is _____ the measure of its intercepted arc.
A. Equal B. Greater than C. Twice D. Half
F
16. The measure of <EOG is 128º. What is the measure of <EFG? E
A. 128º B. 256º C. 232º D. 64º
 C

17. The measure of <COD is 98º. What is the measure of <CED?

O
A. 98º B. 196º C. 262º D. 49º
D E
C

18. The measure of <ECD is 35º. What is the measure of <EOD?

E A. 35º B. 70º C. 325º D. 17.5º
K
D
19. The measure of <LKM is 19º. What is the measure of <LOM? L

A. 19º B. 38º C. 341º D. 9.5º O

G M

20. The measure of <GIH is 66º. What is the measure of <GAH?

A
A. 66º B. 132º C. 294º D. 33º

H
I P
21. In a given circle O, PT is a diameter, therefore MT is _____.
.O
A. Radius B. Secant C. Diameter D. Chord M T

22. Using the same figure on question number 21, describe PTM is _____.
A. Semi – Circle B. Minor Arc C. Major Arc D. Circle

23. In Circle M, the m<BMC = 105º, what is the mBC?

A. 105º B. 210º C. 255º D. 52.5º A B
M
24. What is the m<BAC?
A. 105º B. 210º C. 255º D. 52.5º
C

25. Decribe < BMC.

A. Inscribed Angle B. Central Angle C. Acute Angle D. Obtuse Angle
 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 the same E
distance from a given point in a plane. The fixed point is called
center. The circle is named after its center. Hence in the figure given
a circle A. The set of all points on the plane containing the circle is A
B D
divided into 3, the circle, the set of points outside the circle, and the
set of point inside the circle. AB, AC, and AD are segment whose
endpoints are the center of the circle and a point on the circle. These
three segments are called radii of the circle.
C
Radius of a circle is a segment whose endpoints are the center
and a point on the circle. In the figure, BE is a segment whose endpoints are points on the circle.
BE is called a chord of the circle. BD is a segment whose endpoints are points on the circle and it
passes through the center. BD is called diameter of the 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.

X
J
J
. K . L .
Z

a b c
Fig. 1. Line a does Fig. 2. Line b intersect Fig. 1. Line c intersect
not intersect circle circle K at point X circle L at two points
J Y and Z

In figure 2, line b is tangent to circle K, and in figure 3, line c is a secant to circle L. Hence, we
can use the following definitions.
Tangent is a line that intersect a circle at one point. Secant is a line that intersect a circle at two
points.
 Avtivity 1: What am I?
Direction: Identify a term to describe each part of a circle.

A
G
1. OA 6. G
O B A P
C
D
__________________________ __________________________
A
A
2. J 7. JH
J C H
B

C J
__________________________ __________________________

M
3. NP 8. AC A
A P J
H
N C

__________________________ __________________________
y
M A
4. MN 9. y
A P C H

N
J
__________________________ __________________________

A E
5. Line AB 10. Points A, B, C, A
S B D and E
B
O
D C
__________________________ __________________________
 Avtivity 2: Find Me!
Direction: Using the given figure below, name the following.

B
1. 4 Radii
_________________________ x
2. 2 Diameters
_________________________ y
3. 2 Chords but not diameters A
_________________________ E C
4. A Secant
_________________________
5. A Tangent z
_________________________
D

Lesson on circle is very rich with theorems and definitions, principles and postulates. Some
of those theorems and definitions will be introduced as we go 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 B •

X Y

Circle A is congruent to Circle B if These two circles are concentric

and only if AX ~ BY circles, it has the same center.
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.
Circle A ~ Circle B A B
M R
AM ~ BR L N Q S
Then, LN ~ QS X Y
Some theorems in circle shows relationship between chords and radius. One of them is this
theorem
Theorem: If a radius is perpendicular to a chord, then it bisects the
chord
A Proof: Consider the given circle on your left, if a radius AX is │ LN
M at M, then AX bisects LN or LM = MN. One way of proving
L N segments or angle congruence is by showing that they are
corresponding parts of congruent triangles. If A and L are joined,
X
and A and N are also joined, we have triangle ALM and triangle
ANM. Both of these triangles are right since AX is │ LN and thus
<AML and <AMN are both right angles. Since AL and AN are both radii of the same circle,
hence they are congruent. And finally, AM ~ AM by reflexive property. Therefore, by the HyL
Congruency for right triangles, triangle ALM ~ triangle ANM. Since the two triangles are
congruent, then remaining corresponding parts such as LM and MN are also congruent.
We just prove proven the theorem here, only this time, instead of using the two column form
we used 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
 Avtivity 3: Find my Length?
Direction: Use the diagram and answer the given question.

A. Given AB │ CD at E. CD is 10 cm long. How far is CD from

the center if the length of the radius is. 3 points each

1. 13 cm 6. 10 cm
2. 7 cm 7. 5 √2 cm
3. 14 cm 8. 3√6cm
4. 8 cm 9. √32 cm
5. 12 cm 10. √20 cm

B. ON │ MP, ME = 7x + 5, PE = 4x – 20;
Solve for: ME, PE, and MP. 5 points each
 Lesson 2
Acrs and Central Angles

What to know?
Use your knowledge of the different mathematical concepts previously studied
and your skills in performing mathematical operations. This knwoledge and skills will help you
understand circles. As you go through this lesson, think of this important question: “How do the
relationships among chord, arcs, and central angles of a circle facilitate finding solutions to real –
life problems and making decisions?” To find the answer, read and understand the discussion and
perform each activity.

A part of a circle is between any two point is an arc. In the figure, the set of points A to B
is an arc. A circle is in itself an arc. Arc of a circle is measured in terms of degrees. Thw whole
are making up a circle measures 360°. Any arc of a circle can belong to any of these groups.
▪ Minor Arc – an arc whose measure is between 0° to 180°
▪ Semi – Circle – an arc whose measure is exactly 180° A
• •B
▪ Major Arc – an arc whose measure is between 180° and 360° •O
In the given figure, AB is a diamter, hence AB represents a
semicircle, AC is a minor arc and ABC is a major arc. Aside from AC,
another minor arc in the figure is BC. ACB also represents a semicircle.
•B
Angles in a circle are formed by the radii, chords, secants and
•O
tangents. Determination of the measures of the angles formed by these
•C
lines depends upon the measure of the intercepted arcs of the given angles.
A•

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.

< BAC intercepts BC

<COD intercepts CD
B• •C
<DOE intercepts DE
•
O
<EOA intercepts EA •D
<COE intercepts CDE
A
• •E
<DOA intercepts DEA
 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.

Central angle is an angle formed by two radii and the vertex K

is the center of the circle. In the figure, <JAK, <KAL, and <LAM are •
J •L
all examples of central angles. Each of these angles has its own •
intercepted arc. <JAK intercepts JK, <KAL intercepts KL and •O
<LAM intercepts LM. •M
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°
B
In the study of geometry, every new topic or concept is • •C
always associated with the study of postulates, theorems and •A
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 •D
concepts. We will start with the simplest postulate.
Like any measure, measure of an arc is also a unique real number
B
and as such, we can perform the four fundamental operations on those
measure. So, the first postulate is the Arc Addition Postulate: The
•
A
measure of an arc formed by two adjacent non – overlapping arcs is •
the sum of the measures of the two arcs. •D •C
In the given circle D, m AC = m AB + m BC

Example:
1. RV is a diameter. Find the measure of the following arcs.
T 70°
RV, RS, RT, VS, RVT
60°
• •V
Solution:
Since DG is a diameter, then DG is a semicircle S• •A
Therefore,
m RV = 180°
R
•
m RS = 180° – (60° + 70°)
= 180° – 130°
= 50°
m RT = m RS + m ST
= 50° + 60°
= 110°
m VS = m VT + m TS
= 70° + 60°
= 130°
 m RVT = m RV + m VT
= 180° + 70°
= 250°
Definitions:
In the same circle or in congruent circles, arcs which have the same measure are
congruent.

60° N
Example:
1. In the figure, m DS = 60°, m SN = 60°, m NM = 60°
S
•
60° 60°
Therefore, DS ~ SN ~NM M
D
2. Since every semicircle measures 180°, then all semicircles are A
congruent.

Theorem
If two minor arcs of a circle or of congruent circles are B
congruent, then the corresponding chords are congruent. •
A
• •C
Examples: •X
1. Given: AB ~ BC
Since AB subtends AB and BC subtends BC, then AB ~ BC
2. Circle J ~ Circle K
If AB ~XY, then AB ~ XY A
•
K X
•J • •
•B
•
Y
Theorem:
If two chords of a circle or of concruent circles are A
congruent, then the corresponding minor arcs are congruent. •
This is the converse of the previous theorem. Basically if you C•
prove these two theorems, the steps will be just the reverse of the other. Instead E
•
of proving them, showing examples will be more beneficial to you.
•B
In Circle E, If AB ~ CD •
D
Then Arc AB ~ Arc CD
Theorem:
If two central angle of a circle or of concruent circles are
N
congruent, then the corresponding minor arcs are congruent. • O •P
•
Example:
M•
•S
In Circle O, <MON ~ <SOP
Therefore, Arc MN ~ Arc SP
 Theorem:
C
If two minor arcs of a circle or of congruent circles are

•
D

•
congruent, then the corresponding angles are congruent.
Example:
A

•
In Circle A, Arc BE ~ Arc CD
Therefore, <BAE ~ <CAD
E

•
Theorem: B
If two central angles of a circle or of congruent circles are
congruent, then the corresponding chords are congruent .
Example:
In Circle A, <WAX ~ <YAZ X• •Y
A
Therefore, WX ~ YZ •
Theorem: W•
•Z
If two chords of a circle or of congruent circles are
congruent, then the corresponding central angles are congruent.
L
Given:
• O •P
LM ~ NP •
Prove: <LOM ~ <PON

M•
•N
PROOF

Statement Reasons
In Circle O, LM ~ NP Given
LO ~ PO Radii of the same circle are congruent
MO ~ NO
LOM ~ PON SSS Congruence Postulate
<LOM ~ <PON Corresponding Parts of Congruent
Triangles are Congruent (CPCTC)

Activity 1: Find My Degree Measure

In circle A below, GE and FD are diameters. If arc DA = 73°, find the measure
of the following:

1. <DAE = _______ 5. Arc GF = _______ D

2. <GAF = _______ 6. Arc DG = _______ G O
3. <EAF = _______ 7. Arc FDE =_______
•
4. <DAG = _______
E
F
 Activity 2. Find My Angle
In the circle below, m <BAC = 38°, m <BAG = 86°, <DAF is a right angle.
Find the following measure of an angle or an arc, and explain how you arrived at
your answer.

D
1. m < CAD 9. m < BAF
2. m < DAE 10. m < CAG C
3. m < EAF 11. m arc BC
4. m < FAG 12. m arc CDE
5. m < BAD 13. m arc CFG B E
A
6. m < CAE 14. m arc DEB
7. m < DAG 15. m arc BDF
F
8. m < EAG

Activity 3 Come on and Get me!

In the figure, HT and RZ are diameters of circle E. Use the figure and the
given information to answer the following.

1. Name ALL central angles

___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
2. Which central angle are congruent?
___________________________
___________________________
3. If m <HEZ = 113°, find:
a. m < TER H Z
b. m < ZET
c. m < HER E
4. If m <HER = 59°, find:
a. m arc HR
b. m arc HZ R T
c. m arc TZ
d. m arc RT
e. m arc TRH
f. m arc HZT
5. Which arc are semi – circle?
_______________________
6. Give 3 examples of a minor arc.
 Activity 4 Find the missing piece!
Solve the unknown and find the measurement of the given angle.
A. Given circle I. If m arc TRM = 124°, and a = 3b, find:

T
1. a 5. m arc RTM • •R
2. b 6. m arc RMT b
a
I•
3. m arc TR 7. m < RIM
4. m arc RM 8. m <TIM •M
5. m arc TM 10. m < RIT

B. BD and EC are the diameters of circle A. If m < C = 35°, find the measure of the following:
C
1. <B 5. < EAD
2. <E 6. arc BC
B A
3. <D 7. arc CD D
4. < BAC

E
Lesson 3
Acrs and Inscribed Angles

What to know?
This lesson will help you recall your prior mathematical knowledge and skills
that helps you in understanding the relationships among arcs and inscribed angles
of a circle. As you go through this lesson, think of this important question. “How
are the relationships among arcs and inscribed angles of a circle used in finding
solutions in real – life problems and in making decisions?”. To find the answer, perform each
activity. If you find difficulty in answering the exercises, seek the assistance of your teacher or
peers or refer to the modules you have studied earlier.

Another angle in a circle that is very important in the study of circle is inscribe angle.
An Inscribed Angle is an angle whose vertex lies on the circles that contain chords of a
circle.
D Q
F Z

X • •
• S

E Y R
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.

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 angles is the intercepted arc of the angle.

C
The intercepted arc of <BAC Intercepted arc
is the minor arc AC
•
B A

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

a) In figure 1, <DEF is an incribed angle, <DEF intercepts arc DF
b) In figure 2, <XYZ is an inscribed angle, <XYZ intercepts arc XZ
c) In figure 3, <QRS is an inscribed angles, <QRS intercepts arc QS

Every angle whether in a circle on in any plane is associated with the 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 tell us how to find the measure of the inscribed angle.

Theorem: Inscribed Angle Theorem D

F
The measure of an inscribed angle is equal to one half the measure
of its intercepted arc. It means that in the given figure, •
𝟏
m <DEF = 𝟐m arc DF
E

Since there are three cases by which an inscribed angle can be drawn in a circle, then we
have to prove each of these cases.
Case 1. (One side of the angle is the diameter of the circle) D
Given: Circle O with inscribed angle <DEF. Use the notation in the figure for F
clarity. 1 y
1
Prove: m <DEF = m arc DF O •
2
x

E
 PROOF
Statements Reasons
1. Circle O with inscribed angle <DEF Given
2. Draw OF to form FOE Line determination postulate
3. < 1 is an exterior angle of FOE Definition of exterior angle theorem
4. m <1 = x + y Exterior angle Theorem
5. OF ~ OE Radii of the same circle are congruent
6. FOE is an isosceles triangle Definition of an isosceles triangle
7. x = y Base angles of an isosceles triangle are
congruent
8. m <1 = x + x = 2x Substitution (step 4 and 7)
1 Multiplication property of Equality (MPE)
9. 2x = m <1, x = m <1
2

10. <1 is a central angle Definition of central angle

11. m<1 = m arc DF Measure of a central angle is equal to its
intercepted arc
1 Substitution (Steps 9 and 11)
12. x = m<DEF = 2 (m arc DF)

So, we have proven case 1. Let us now prove case 2 of the inscribed angle theorem.

Case 2: (The center of the circle lies in the interior of the

inscribed angle) P
a
Given: Circle O with inscribed <PQR S

•
Q b
1
Prove: m<PQR = 2 m arc PR
R
PROOF
Statements Reasons
1. Circle O with inscribed <PQR. Use the Given
given notation in the figure
2. Draw diamter QS Line determination postulate
3. m < PQR = a + b Definition of exterior angle theorem
1 Inscribed angle theorem (Case 1)
4. a = 2 m arc PS
1
b = 2 m arc SR
1 1 Addition Property of Equality (APE)
5. a + b = 2 m arc PS + 2 m arc SR
1
= 2 m( arcPS + arc SR)
6. m arc PR = m arc PS + m arc SR Arc Addition Postulate
1 Transitive Property of Equality
7. m < PQR = (m arc PS + m arc SR)
2
 1 Substitution (step 6)
8. m < PQR = 2 m arc PR

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

D
Given : <BAC is an inscribed angle in circle O. Use the O
additional notation in the figure. a B
1 x
Prove: m<BAC = 2 m arc BC A
C

PROOF
Statements Reasons
1. Draw diamter AD Line determination postulate
2. m <DAC = m <DAB + m <BAC Angle Addition Postulate
3. m <BAC = m <DAC – m <DAB Subraction Property of Equality (SPE)
1
4. m <DAC = 2 m arc DC
1 Inscribed angle theorem (Case 1)
m <DAB = 2 m arc DB
1 1
5. m <BAC = 2 m arc DC – 2 m arc DB
1 Substitution
= 2 (m arc DC – m arc DB)
6. m arc DC = m arc DB + m arc BD Arc Addition Postulate
7. m arc BC = m arc DC – m arc DB Subraction Property of Equality (SPE)
1 Substitution
8. m < BAC = 2 m arc BC

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

Examples: Use the figure at the right.

1. Given: Circle O, m <BOD = 80°

Find: m arc BD m <BAD

Solution:
a. m <BOD = 80° B
m <BOD = m arc BD
m arc BD = 80° (Definition of Central Angle) •O

1 D A
b. m <BAD = 2 m arc BD
1
= (80°)
2
m <BAD = 40°
 2. Given: Circle O, m <BAD = 37°
Find: m arc BD m <BOD

Solution: B
a. m <BAD = 37°
1 •O
m <BAD = 2 m arc BD
1 D A
37° = 2 m arc BD
2(37°) = m arc BD
74° = m arc BD

b. m <BOD = m arc BD
m <BAD = 74°

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

Theorem 1: If an angle is inscribed in a circle, then the measure of the angle equals one–
half the measure of its intercepted arc (or the measure of the intercepted arc is twice the measure
of the inscribed angle).
A
Example

120°
1. In the figure on the right, <ACT is an inscribed angle and arc AT
60°
•
C
is its intercepted arc. If m arc AT = 120°, then m < ACT = 60°.
T
2. Triangle GOA is inscribed in circle L. If m < OGA = 75° and
m arc AG = 160°, find m arc OA, m arc OG, m < GOA, m < GAO
G O
75°
a. m arc OA = twice m < OGA L
•
m arc OA = 2 (75°) 160°
m arc OA = 150°
b. m arc OG = Circle – (m arc AG + m arc AO)
A
m arc OG = 360° – (160° + 150°)
m arc OG = 360° – 310°
m arc OG = 50°
c. m < GOA = 80° (Half of intercepted arc AG)
d. m < GAO = 25° (Half of intercepted arc GO)
 Theorem 2: If two inscribed angles of a circle (or congruent circles) intercept congruent
arcs or the same arc, then the angles are congruent.
P O
Example
1. In the figure on the right, <PIO and <PLO intercepted arc PO.
•
Since < PIO and <PLO intercepted the same arc, the two angles
are congruent. T

2. If m < ABD = 5x + 3 and m < DCA = 4x + 10, find the value of L

I
x, m < ABD, m < DCA, m arc AD

a. m < ABD = m < DCA (they intercepted the same arc)

5x + 3 = 4x + 10
5x – 4x = 10 – 3 (combining like terms) A
x=7
b. m < ABD = 5x + 3
E
m < ABD = 5(7) + 3 (Substituting the value of x) B • D
m < ABD = 35 + 3
m < ABD = 38
c. m < DCA = 4x + 10 C
m < DCA = 4(7)+10 (Substituting the value of x)
m < ABD = 28 + 10
m < ABD = 38
d. m arc AD = 76° (twice the measure of inscribed angle < ABD or < DCA)

Theorem 3: If an inscribed angle of a circle intercepts a semi – circle, then the angle is a
right angle.

Example S
N •
1. In the figure on the right, <NTE intercepts arc NSE. If arc NSE is
•O
a semi – circle, then < NTE is a right triangle
T E
2. DR is a diameter of circle O, If m arc MR = 68°, find: m < RDM,
m < DRM, m < DMR, m arc DM, m arc RD

1
a. m < RDM = 2 m arc MR (definition of inscribed angle)
1
m < RDM = 2 (68°)
m < RDM = 34°
 m < ABD = 5x + 3
m < ABD = 5(7) + 3 (Substituting the value of x)
m < ABD = 35 + 3 A
m < ABD = 38
b. m < DCA = 4x + 10
E
m < DCA = 4(7)+10 (Substituting the value of x) B • D
m < ABD = 28 + 10
m < ABD = 38
c. m arc AD = 76° (twice the measure of inscribed C
angle < ABD or < DCA)

Theorem 4: If a quadrilateral is inscribed in a circle, then its opposite angles are

supplementary.

Example
3. In the figure on the right, <PIO and <PLO intercepted arc PO. Since < PIO and <PLO
intercepted the same arc, the two angles are congruent.
4. If m < ABD = 5x + 3 and m < DCA = 4x + 10, find the value of x, m < ABD, m < DCA,
m arc AD

d. m < ABD = m < DCA (they intercepted the same arc)

5x + 3 = 4x + 10
5x – 4x = 10 – 3 (combining like terms)
x=7 A
e. m < ABD = 5x + 3
m < ABD = 5(7) + 3 (Substituting the value of x)
E
m < ABD = 35 + 3 B • D
m < ABD = 38
f. m < DCA = 4x + 10
m < DCA = 4(7)+10 (Substituting the value of x) C
m < ABD = 28 + 10
m < ABD = 38
g. m arc AD = 76° (twice the measure of inscribed angle < ABD or < DCA)