Learning Task 6.

Directions: Rearrange the jumbled letters to come up with a word Congruent arcs are arcs of the same circle or of congruent circles with equal
that corresponds to the given definition. Write your answers on space. measures.

Example: In ⊙ 𝐼, if 𝑚𝑇𝑀̂ = 𝑚𝐾𝑆̂, then 𝑇𝑀̂

≅ 𝐾𝑆̂ . If ⊙I ≅ ⊙X and 𝑚𝑇𝑀̂ = 𝑚𝐾𝑆̂ =
1) C A R – A part of a circle between any two points and is measured in terms of

𝑚𝑌𝑍̂ ,
degrees. __________________________

2) R O D C H – A line segment that has its endpoints on the circle. ______________ then 𝑇𝑀̂ ≅ 𝐾𝑆̂ ≅ 𝑌𝑍̂
3) E T E R M A D I – A chord that passes through the center of the circle. _________

4) L A R T N E C G A N E L – It is angle whose vertex is at the center of a circle and

whose sides are radii of a circle. ______________________________

5) B C D E I I N R S N E G A L – It is an angle whose vertex lies on the circle and its Theorems on Central Angles, Arcs, and Chords
sides contain chords of the circle. ________________________________

Theorems Related to Chords, Arcs, and Central Angles

Theorem 1. In a circle or in congruent circles, two minor arcs
If and Then are congruent if and only if their corresponding central angles are

Read the following 𝐼𝑓-𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛 statements.

congruent.

1. If an arc measures 180°, then it is a semi-circle.

2. If all radii of a figure are congruent, then the figure is a circle.

3. If an angle is inscribed in a circle, then its measure is 𝑜𝑛𝑒-ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑓 the measure of

its intercepted arc.

Congruent Circles and Congruent Arcs a. In ⊙𝑃, since ∠𝐿𝑃𝑀 ≅ ∠𝑂𝑃𝑁, then 𝑁𝑂̂ ≅ 𝑀𝐿̂ .

b. If ⊙ 𝑃 ≅ ⊙ 𝐶 and ∠𝐿𝑃𝑀 ≅ ∠𝑂𝑃𝑁 ≅ ∠𝐴𝐶𝐵, then 𝐿𝑀̂ ≅ 𝑂𝑁̂

≅ 𝐴𝐵̂ .
Congruent circles are circles with
congruent radii.

Example: 𝑋𝑌̅̅̅̅ is a radius of ⊙ 𝑌.

𝐴𝐵̅̅̅̅ is a radius of ⊙ 𝐴.
Proof of the Theorem

If 𝑋𝑌̅̅̅̅ ≅ 𝐴𝐵̅̅̅̅, then ⊙ 𝑌 ≅ ⊙ 𝐴.

Use a two-column proof to prove that the intercepted arcs of two
corresponding congruent angles from two congruent circles are
congruent.

Given: ⊙ 𝑈 ≅ ⊙ 𝐾 and ∠𝑊𝑈𝑆 ≅ ∠𝐿𝐾𝑀 a. In ⊙ 𝑇, 𝐵𝐴̅̅̅̅ ≅ 𝐶𝐻̅̅̅̅. Since the two chords are congruent,
Prove: 𝑊𝑆̂ ≅ 𝐿𝑀̂ then 𝐵𝐴̂ ≅ 𝐶𝐻̂ .
Proof: b. If ⊙ 𝑇 ≅ ⊙ 𝑁 and 𝐵𝐴̅̅̅̅ ≅ 𝐶𝐻̅̅̅̅ ≅ 𝑂𝐸̅̅̅̅, then 𝐵𝐴̂ ≅ 𝐶𝐻̂ ≅ 𝑂𝐸̂ .
Statement Reason

1. ⊙ 𝑈 ≅ ⊙ 𝐾 1. Given Proof of the Theorem

∠𝑊𝑈𝑆 ≅ ∠𝐿𝐾𝑀 Given that ⊙ 𝑇 ≅ ⊙ 𝑁 and 𝐴𝐵̅̅̅̅ ≅ ̅𝑂𝐸̅̅̅, use a two-column proof to
prove that 𝐴𝐵̂ and 𝑂𝐸̂ are congruent.
2. In ⊙ 𝑈, m∠𝑊𝑈𝑆 = 𝑚𝑊𝑆̂
Given: ⊙ 𝑇 ≅ ⊙ 𝑁 ; 𝐴𝐵̅̅̅̅ ≅ ̅𝑂𝐸̅̅̅
2. The measure of a central

In ⊙ 𝐾, m∠𝐿𝐾𝑀 = 𝑚𝐿𝑀̂
angle is equal to the degree

Prove: 𝐴𝐵̂ ≅ 𝑂
measure of its intercepted arc.

3. 𝑚∠𝑊𝑈𝑆 = 𝑚∠𝐿𝐾𝑀 3. Congruent angles have equal

measures. Statement Reason
4. 𝑚𝑊𝑆̂ = 𝑚𝐿𝑀̂ 4. Substitution Property of 1. ⊙ T ≅ ⊙ N 1. Given

𝐴𝐵̅̅̅̅ ≅ ̅𝑂𝐸̅̅̅
Equality

5. 𝑾𝑺̂ ≅ 𝑳𝑴̂ 5. Two arcs are congruent if they 2. 𝑇𝐴̅̅̅̅ ≅ 𝑇𝐵̅̅̅̅ ≅ ̅𝑁𝑂̅̅̅ ≅ 𝑁𝐸̅̅̅̅ 2. Radii of the same circle or of
have equal measures. congruent circles are congruent.

3. ∆𝐴𝑇𝐵 ≅ ∆𝑂𝑁𝐸 3. SSS Postulate

4. ∠𝐴𝑇𝐵 ≅ ∠𝑂𝑁𝐸
a

4. Corresponding Parts of
Theorem 1. In a circle or in congruent circles, two minor arcs are Congruent Triangles are
congruent if and only if their corresponding central angles are
congruent. Congruent (CPCTC)

5. 𝑨𝑩̂ ≅ 𝑶𝑬̂ 5. In a circle or in congruent

circles, two minor arcs are
congruent if and only if their
 corresponding central angles are 2. ∠𝐽𝑇𝑊 and ∠𝑀𝑇𝑊 are right angles. 2. Definition of Perpendicular Lines
congruent.
3. ∠𝐽𝑇𝑊 ≅ ∠𝑀𝑇𝑊 3. Right angles are congruent.

4. 𝑊𝐽 ̅̅̅̅ ≅ ̅𝑊𝑀̅̅̅̅̅ 4. Radii of the same circle are

Theorem 3. In a circle, a diameter bisects a chord and an arc with congruent.
the same endpoints if and only if it is perpendicular to the chord. 5. 𝑊𝑇 ̅̅̅̅̅ ≅ 𝑊𝑇 ̅̅̅̅̅ 5. Reflexive/Identity Property of
Equality

In ⊙ 𝑀, diameter 𝑄𝑅 bisects chord 𝑆𝑇 and 6. ∆𝐽𝑇𝑊 ≅ ∆𝑀𝑇𝑊 6. HyL Theorem

𝑆𝑇̂ since 𝑄𝑅̅̅̅̅ ⊥ 𝑆? 7. 𝐽𝑇̅̅̅ ≅ 𝑀𝑇 ̅̅̅̅̅ 7. Corresponding Parts of Congruent
Triangles are Congruent (CPCTC)

Proof of the Theorem 8. 𝑨𝒁̅̅̅̅ bisects 𝑱𝑴̅̅̅̅ 8. Definition of Segment Bisector

Use a two-column proof to prove that segments and 9. ∠𝐽𝑊𝐴 ≅ 𝑚∠𝑀𝑊𝐴 9. CPCTC

arcs are congruent by showing that 𝐴𝑍̅̅̅̅ bisects ̅𝐽𝑀̅̅̅ and 10. 𝑚∠𝐽𝑊𝐴 = 𝑚∠𝑀𝑊𝐴 10. Congruent angles have equal

𝐽𝑀̂ .
measures

11. 𝑚𝐴𝐽 ̂ = 𝑚∠𝐽𝑊𝐴

Given: In ⊙W, 𝐴𝑍̅̅̅̅ is a diameter. 𝐴𝑍̅̅̅̅ ⊥ ̅𝐽𝑀̅̅̅ at T.
11. The degree measure of an

𝑚𝐴𝑀̂ = 𝑚∠𝑀𝑊𝐴
arc and the central angle that
Prove: 1. 𝐴𝑍̅̅̅̅ bisects ̅𝐽𝑀̅̅̅
intercepts it are equal.

12. 𝑚𝐴𝑀̂ = 𝑚𝐴𝐽 ̂

2. 𝐴𝑍̅̅̅̅ bisects 𝐽?
12. Substitution Property of
Equality

13. 𝐴𝑀̂ ≅ 𝐴𝐽 ̂ 13. Definition of Congruent Arcs

14. 𝑨𝒁̅̅̅̅ bisects 𝑱𝑴̂ 14. Definition of Segment

Bisector

Proof:

Statements Reasons

1. ⊙W with diameter 𝐴𝑍̅̅̅̅ ⊥ chord ̅𝐽𝑀̅̅̅ 1. Given

What I Have Learned
To summarize what you have learned, fill in the blanks with the
correct terms.
1. If the radii of the two circles are ___________, then the circles are ∠𝐿𝐴𝑃, ∠𝑇𝑂𝑃, and ∠𝐶𝐺𝑀 are inscribed angles. Their respective
vertices, 𝐴, 𝑂 and 𝐺 are points on the circumference of the circles.
Their respective sides, 𝐴𝐿̅̅̅̅ and 𝐴𝑃̅̅̅̅, 𝑂𝑇̅̅̅̅ and 𝑂𝑃̅̅̅̅, and 𝐺𝐶̅̅̅̅ and 𝐺𝑀̅̅̅̅̅,
congruent.

contain chords of the circles. 𝐿𝑃̂, 𝑇𝑃̂, and 𝐶𝑀̂ lie in the interior of
2. Congruent arcs are arcs of the same circle and of congruent
inscribed angles ∠𝐿𝐴𝑃, ∠𝑇𝑂𝑃, and ∠𝐶𝐺𝑀, respectively. Thus,
circles with ___________.
3. Minor arcs of congruent circles having corresponding congruent 𝐿𝑃̂, 𝑇𝑃̂, and 𝐶𝑀̂ are the intercepted arcs of these inscribed
angles.
___________ are congruent.

Theorems on Inscribed Angles

measure of the angle is equal to 𝑜𝑛𝑒-ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑓 the measure of its

Theorem 1. If an angle is inscribed in a circle, then the
. Theorems Related to Arcs, Chords, and
Inscribed Angles intercepted arc.

• In the figure, ∠𝐴𝐶𝑇 is an inscribed angle and 𝐴𝑇̂

An inscribed angle is an angle whose vertex is on the circle and is its intercepted arc.

• If the measure of 𝐴𝑇̂ is equal to 120⁰, then

whose sides contain chords of the circle. The arc that lies in the
the

measure of ∠𝐴𝐶𝑇 is equal to 60⁰.

interior of an inscribed angle and has endpoints on the angle is
called the intercepted arc of the angle. An inscribed angle may
contain the center of the circle in its interior, may have the center
of the circle on one of its sides, or the center of the circle may be at
the exterior Proof of the Theorem
of the circle. Given : ∠𝑃𝑄𝑅 is inscribed in ⊙𝑆 and 𝑃𝑄̅̅̅̅ is a
diameter.

Prove: 𝑚∠𝑃𝑄𝑅 = 1/2 𝑚𝑃𝑅̂

Example:

Proof:
Draw 𝑃𝑄̅̅̅̅ and let 𝑚∠𝑃𝑄𝑅 = x 10. 𝑚𝑃𝑅= 2(𝑚∠𝑃𝑄𝑅) 10. Substitution Property of
Equality (from 5 & 6)

11. 𝒎∠𝑷𝑸𝑹 = 𝟏𝟐 𝒎𝑷𝑹 11. Multiplication Property of

Equality

Reasons
Statement

In figure 2, ∠𝑆𝐼𝑀 and ∠𝐸𝐿𝑃

intercept 𝑆𝑀̂ and 𝐸𝑃̂ ,
1. ∠𝑃Q𝑅 is inscribed in ⊙𝑆 and 𝑃𝑄̅̅̅̅ is 1. Given
a diameter.

2. 𝑄𝑆 ̅̅̅̅ ≅ 𝑅𝑆̅̅̅̅ respectively. If 𝑆𝑀̂ is

congruent to 𝐸𝑃̂ , then ∠𝑆𝐼𝑀
2. Radii of a circle are congruent.

3. ∆QRS is an isosceles ∆. 3. Definition of Isosceles Triangle ≅

4. ∠𝑃𝑄𝑅 ≅ ∠𝑄𝑅𝑆 4. The base angles of an isosceles ∠𝐸𝐿𝑃.
triangle are congruent.

5. 𝑚∠𝑃𝑄𝑅 = 𝑚∠𝑄𝑅𝑆 5. The measures of congruent angles

are equal.

Example1. ∆GOA is inscribed in ⊙𝐿. If the measurement of ∠𝑂𝐺𝐴

6. 𝑚∠𝑄𝑅𝑆 = 𝑥
= 75 and the measure of 𝐴𝐺̂ is 160°, find:
(If 𝑚∠𝑃𝑄𝑅 = 𝑥 and 𝑚∠𝑃𝑄𝑅
6. Transitive Property of Equality

= 𝑚∠𝑄𝑅𝑆, then 𝑚∠𝑄𝑅𝑆 = 𝑥. a. 𝑚𝑂𝐴̂

7. 𝑚∠𝑃𝑆𝑅 = 2𝑥 7. The measure of an exterior 𝑚∠𝑂𝐺𝐴 = 1 /2 𝑚𝑂𝐴

̂ 75 = 1 /2 𝑚𝑂𝐴
angle of a triangle is equal to the
sum of the measures of its
remote interior angles. ̂ 150 = 𝑚𝑂𝐴̂
8. 𝑚∠𝑃𝑆𝑅 = 𝑚𝑃𝑅̂ 8. The measure of a central 𝑚𝑂𝐴̂ = 150
angle is equal to the measure of
its intercepted arc.

9. 𝑚𝑃𝑅= 2𝑥 9. Transitive Property of Equality b. m∠𝐺𝑂𝐴

𝑚∠𝐺𝑂𝐴 = 1 /2 𝑚𝐴𝐺
(from 7 & 8)
̂ 𝑚∠𝐺𝑂𝐴 = 1 /2 (160) 180⁰ = 𝑚∠𝐹𝑇𝐼 + 𝑚∠𝐹𝐴𝐼

𝑚∠𝐺𝑂𝐴 = 80 180⁰ = 98⁰ + 𝑚∠𝐹𝐴𝐼

180⁰ − 98⁰ = 𝑚∠𝐹𝐴𝐼

82⁰ = 𝑚∠𝐹𝐴𝐼
Theorem 3. If an inscribed angle of a circle intercepts a semicircle, 𝑚∠𝐹𝐴𝐼 = 82
then the angle is a right angle.

Learning Task 6. . Read and Analyze

Theorem 4. If a quadrilateral is inscribed in a circle, then its 𝐷𝑅̅̅̅̅ is a diameter of ⊙𝑂. If 𝑚𝑀𝑅̂ = 70, find:

a. 𝑚∠𝑅𝐷𝑀
opposite angles are supplementary.

b. 𝑚∠𝐷𝑅𝑀

c. 𝑚∠𝐷𝑀𝑅

d. 𝑚𝐷𝑀̂
Example 2. Quadrilateral 𝐹𝐴𝐼𝑇 is inscribed in ⊙𝐻. If 𝑚∠𝐴𝐹𝑇 =
75 and 𝑚∠𝐹𝑇𝐼 = 98, e. 𝑚𝑅𝐷̂

find: Learning Task 7. A Quad!

a. 𝑚∠𝑇𝐼𝐴 Rectangle 𝑇𝐸𝐴𝑀 is inscribed in ⊙𝐵. If 𝑚𝑇𝐸̂ = 64 and

180⁰ = 𝑚∠𝐴𝐹𝑇 + 𝑚∠𝑇𝐼𝐴 𝑚∠𝑇𝐸𝑀 = 58, find:

180⁰ = 75⁰ + 𝑚∠𝑇𝐼𝐴 a. 𝑚𝑇𝑀̂

180⁰ − 75⁰ = 𝑚∠𝑇𝐼𝐴 b. 𝑚𝑀𝐴̂

1050 = 𝑚∠𝑇𝐼𝐴 c. 𝑚𝐴𝐸̂

𝑚∠𝑇𝐼𝐴 = 105 d. 𝑚∠𝑀𝐸𝐴

e. 𝑚∠𝑇𝐴M

b. 𝑚∠𝐹𝐴𝐼