Mid-Chapter Quiz
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The sum of the arc measures is the circumference.
x=70^(∘)
Consider the given diagram.
The chords divide the circumference into four arcs. Two of the arcs have a measure of 110^(∘) and the other two measure x^(∘). Note that these arcs are adjacent arcs. Let's recall the Arc Addition Postulate.
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Arc Addition Postulate |
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The measure of the arc formed by two adjacent arcs is the sum of the measures of the two arcs. |
Since the arc formed by these four adjacent arcs is the circumference, the sum of their arc measures is 360. 110+ x+ 110+ x=360 Let's solve this equation.
Commutative Property of Addition
Add terms
LHS-220=RHS-220
.LHS /2.=.RHS /2.