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Which is greater x or y in the circle
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08 Jan 2018, 13:10
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Quantity A |
Quantity B |
\(x°\) |
\(y°\) |
A) Quantity A is greater.
B) Quantity B is greater.
C) The two quantities are equal.
D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
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Re: Which is greater x or y in the circle
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Carcass wrote:
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Quantity A |
Quantity B |
\(x\) |
\(y\) |
Angle x is an INSCRIBED angle "holding" arc AB
Angle y is an CENTRAL angle "holding" arc AB
A certain circle property (see video below) states that, if a CENTRAL angle and INSCRIBED angle hold the same arc, then the CENTRAL angle is TWICE the measurement of the INSCRIBED angle.
Answer: B
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Re: Which is greater x or y in the circle
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19 Jan 2019, 19:14
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Center angle is double of inscribed angle.
