4. Inscribed Angles
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Recall that angles that intercept the same arc are congruent (Theorem 10.7). Use the Angle-Angle (AA) Similarity Theorem.
Statements | Reasons |
⊙ C | Given |
∠ HMJ ≅ ∠ LMK | Vertical Angles Theorem |
∠ H and ∠ L intercept JK | Definition of intercepted arc |
∠ H ≅ ∠ L | Angles that intercept the same arc are congruent (Theorem 10.7) |
△ KML ~ △ JMH | AA Similarity Theorem |
Let's consider a circle centered at point C and some chords.
From the above we get that ∠ H ≅ ∠ L. Therefore, △ KML ~ △ JMH thanks to the Angle-Angle (AA) Similarity Theorem.
Given: & ⊙ C Prove: & △ KML ~ △ JMH The proof we did above is organized in the following two-column proof table.
Statements | Reasons |
⊙ C | Given |
∠ HMJ ≅ ∠ LMK | Vertical Angles Theorem |
∠ H and ∠ L intercept JK | Definition of intercepted arc |
∠ H ≅ ∠ L | Angles that intercept the same arc are congruent (Theorem 10.7) |
△ KML ~ △ JMH | AA Similarity Theorem |