Theorems on Inscribed Angles

An inscribed angle is an angle whose vertex is on a circle and whose sides contains the chords of the circle. The arc
that lies in the interior of an inscribed angle and has endpoints on the angle is called the intercepted arc of the angle.

∠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, AL and AP̅ , 𝑂𝑇̅ and OP̅ , and GC̅ and GM , contain chords of
the circles.
^ ^
LP ̂ , TP ̂ , and ^CM ̂ lie in the interior of inscribed angles ∠𝐿𝐴𝑃, ∠𝑇𝑂𝑃, and ∠𝐶𝐺𝑀, respectively.
Thus, ^ ^
LP ̂ , TP ̂ , and ^
CM ̂ are the intercepted arcs of these inscribed angles.

Theorem 1: Inscribed Angle Theorem

Instructions. For each figure, identify the inscribed angle as well as its intercepted arc. Using a
protractor, measure the inscribed angle and the intercepted arc. Record your answers on the table.
(Note: Figures are drawn to scale)
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Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure
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Measure of Measure of
Inscribe Intercepted
Figure inscribed Intercepted Theorem
d Angle Arc
angle Arc
1 ∠VXW ^
VW 30
0
60
0
If an angle is inscribed in a circle,
2 ∠ BAC ^
BC 50
0
100
0
then the measure of the angle is
3 ∠ FDE ^
FE 40
0
80
0
equal to 1/2 the measure of its
4 ∠ RSQ ^ 0 0 intercepted arc.
RQ 95 190
5 ∠ FGE ^
EF 95
0
190
0

In the figure, ∠BD𝐶 is an inscribed angle and CB is its intercepted arc. What is the
measure of arc AT? What is the measure of ∠ BAC ?
 Theorem 2: Inscribed Angles Intercepting Arcs Theorem
If two inscribed angles of a circle (or congruent circles) intercept congruent arcs or the same arc,
then the angles are congruent.

Use the diagrams to complete the sentence(s) following each one.

1. ∠ DAC is subtended by arc _____. Another inscribed angle subtended by
the same arc is ________. Therefore, the measure of ∠ DBC is ______°.
2. ∠ RSU is subtended by arc ______. Another inscribed angle subtended by
the same arc is ________. Therefore, the measure of ∠ RTU is ______°.
3. Another inscribed angle subtended by the same arc as ∠ SUT is
__________. Therefore, the measure of this angle is ______°.

Theorem 3: Angles Inscribed in a Semicircle Theorem

Instructions: Using the figure, identify the angle inscribed in a semi-circle. Using a protractor, find the measure of the angle
inscribed in a semi-circle, complete the table, and answer the questions that follows.

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Q A
P O
O

K O C
R
L B

Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4

Figure Inscribed Angle in a Semi- Semi-Circle Measure of the Inscribed

circle Angle in a semi-circle
1 ∠ XWV ^
XV 90
0

2 ∠ JKL ^
JL 90
0

3 ∠ PQR ^
PR 9 00
4 ∠ ABC ^
AC 90
0

Guide Questions:
1. What can you observe on the measure of the inscribed angle in a semi-circle?
2. Complete the statement below.
If an inscribed angle of a circle intercepts a semicircle,then the angle is a _________.
 Theorem 4: Cyclic Quadrilateral Theorem

Instructions. A quadrilateral is inscribed in a circle. Using a protractor, find the measure of each angle in a quadrilateral.
Complete the table and answer the questions that follows.

Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4

Sum of the Measures of the

Figure Angle Measure Angle Measure Angle Measure Angle Measure
Opposite Angles
1 ∠K ∠Q ∠R ∠P m∠ K + m∠Q = m∠ R+ m∠ P=¿ ¿
______
2 ∠F ∠H ∠V ∠G m∠ F +m∠ H = m∠V + m∠G=¿ ¿
______
3 ∠N ∠L ∠V ∠M m∠ N + m∠ L=_ m∠V + m∠ M =¿ ¿
_____
4 ∠G ∠A ∠F ∠H m∠G+ m∠ A =_ m∠ F +m∠ H =¿ ¿
_____

Guide Questions:
1. What can you observe on the sum of the measures of the opposite angles of a quadrilateral?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Complete the Cyclic Quadrilateral Theorem below
If a quadrilateral is inscribed in a circle, then the sum of its opposite angles is equal to _____.

Quadrilateral 𝐹𝐴𝐼𝑇 is inscribed in ⊙𝐻. If 𝑚∠𝐴𝐹𝑇=75 and 𝑚∠𝐹𝑇𝐼=98, find:

a. 𝑚∠𝑇𝐼𝐴
b. 𝑚∠𝐹𝐴𝐼
 Problem Set 1: Theorems on Inscribed Angles

Find the measure of the arc or angle indicated. (Figures are not drawn to scale)

1) Find the measure of ∠CAB . ^

2) Find the measure WV
C X
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3) Find the measure of ^

PD 4) Find the measure of ^
DC
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P

5) Find the measure of ^

^
FV 6) Find the measure of ^
^
SQ .
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Challenge Questions:

1. Triangle ABC is inscribed in a circle. If ^

AC=146 and ^
0
BC=104 , find ∠ BCA .(MMC 2018)
0

2. Quadrilateral ABCD is inscribed in a circle. Given that ∠𝐴=(2𝑥+12)°,∠𝐶=(3𝑥+18)° and ∠𝐷=(2𝑥−15)°,

what is ∠𝐷?
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