Questions: What is the measure of arc EF in circle H?
41°
50°
114°
173°
Transcript text: What is the measure of arc EF in circle H ?
$41^{\circ}$
$50^{\circ}$
$114^{\circ}$
$173^{\circ}$
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Identify the given angles
The problem provides two angles: ∠DEF = 123° and ∠DGE = 73°.
Step 2: Understand the relationship between the angles and the arcs
In a circle, the measure of an arc is twice the measure of the inscribed angle that subtends the arc. Here, ∠DEF is an inscribed angle that subtends arc EF.
Step 3: Calculate the measure of arc EF
Since ∠DEF = 123°, the measure of arc EF is twice this angle:
\[ \text{Measure of arc EF} = 2 \times 123° = 246° \]
Step 4: Adjust for the circle's total degrees
A circle has 360°. Since arc EF is 246°, the remaining arc (arc DGF) is:
\[ 360° - 246° = 114° \]