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Same Arc With Letters

Part of the Circles section of Coddy's Geometry journey. Lesson 40 of 62.

Two equal angles with letters give an equation: one label equals the other. Solve it, and put x back to check that the two angles really match.

Inscribed angles 2x plus 6 and x plus 20 on the same arc

Here the two angles stand on the chord AB from the same side, so 2x + 6 = x + 20. Take x from both sides: x + 6 = 20, so x = 14. Check: 2 × 14 + 6 = 34 and 14 + 20 = 34.

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Challenge

P and Q are on circle O, on the same side of the chord AB. Tap the two angles, pick the rule that connects them, and solve the equation the board writes for x.

Then press Check.

Try it yourself

Use the figure to find x

Use the figure to find x

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This lesson includes a short quiz. Start the lesson to answer it and track your progress.

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