Module 1 - Circles
Module 1 - Circles
Module 1 - Circles
MATHEMATICS III
Module 1
Circles
Module 1
Department of Education
BUREAU OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue,Pasig City
Circles
This module will discuss in detail the characteristics of a circle as well as the
segments and lines associated with it. Here, you will gain deeper understanding of the
angles formed in circles, how to get their measures and how they are related to one
another. Furthermore, this module will also give meaning to the circle being composed of
arcs and how each arc is related to the angles formed in circles.
1. define a circle.
2. define and show examples of the lines and segments associated with circles.
3. describe the relationship of lines and segments that are peculiar to circles.
4. define, identify and give examples of the kinds of arcs that compose a circle.
5. identify central angle and inscribed angle.
6. discover the relationship between the measures of central angle and inscribed angle
and their intercepted arcs.
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Fig. 3
5. Radius AB CE. If CE = 8 cm, then A
CX = ________. ● Fig. 4
A E
6. Using the same figure, if AX = 3 cm, A
X
What is the length of radius AC? C A
B
B
Using Figure 4. A O ●
7. In circle O, mBOC 93 . What is mBC?
8. What is mBAC ?
C
P R
9. In the figure, PR ║ ST . Using the given,
Find mPT and mRPS .
98°
T S
10. A quadrilateral PQRS is inscribed in a circle.
If mP 103 , what is mR ?
Lesson 1
Identifying a circle, the lines, segments and angles associated with it.
A circle is defined as the set of all points that are at the same distance from a given
point in the plane. The fixed given point is called the center. The circle is named after its
center. Hence in the figure, given is a circle O. AO
The set of points on the plane containing the circle is ●
divided into 3, (1) the circle, (2) the set of points outside O
the circle and (3) the set of points inside the circle.
OC , OB and OA are segment whose endpoints are
the center of the circle and a point on the circle. D C
These three segments are called radii of the circle. B
Radius of a circle is a segment whose endpoints are the center and a point on the
circle. In the figure, AD is a segment whose endpoints are points on the circle. AD is
called chord of the circle. AB is a segment whose endpoints are points on the circle and it
passes through the center. AB is called diameter of a circle. Diameter of a circle is a
chord that passes through the center.
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Lines on the plane containing the circle may intersect the circle at one point or at two
points or not at all.
O· b O R O
· ·
X
S
a c
Fig. 1. line a does not Fig. 2. line b intersect Fig. 3 line c intersect circle
intersect circle O. circle O at point X at two points R and S.
In figure 2, line b is tangent to the circle, and in figure 3, line c is a secant. Hence, we can
use the following definitions.
Tangent is a line that intersect a circle at one point. Secant is a line that intersect a circle at
two points.
Some theorems in circle show relationship between chord and radius. One of them
is this theorem:
We have just proven the theorem here, only this time, instead of using the two
column form we use the paragraph form.
Our conclusion therefore is that a radius that is perpendicular to a chord bisects the
chord. The most important considerations here were the perpendicularity and the word to
bisect.
Examples:
1. OB DE at T, DT = 3x -7 , TE = x + 15
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Solution:
Since OB DE , then DT = TE
Hence,
3x – 7 = x + 15 O
2x = 15 + 7
2x = 22 D E
x = 11 TT
Substituting the value of x, we get B
DT = 3(11) – 7 = 33 – 7
= 26
TE= 11 + 15 = 26
DE = DT + TE
DE = 26 + 26 = 52
There are other theorems whose main idea is taken from the previously proven
theorem. The next theorem serves as the converse of the first theorem and it states that: If
a radius of a circle bisects a chord that is not a diameter, then it is perpendicular to the
chord.
If the previous theorem was proven using the HyL congruence for right triangle, the
converse is proven using the reverse process, that is two angles must be proven part of
congruent triangles and they are congruent and supplementary.
You can prove the theorem as part of your exercise. Examples on how to use these
two theorems are given below.
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Lesson on circle is very rich with theorems and definitions, principles and postulates.
Some of those theorems and definitions will be introduced as we go along with this module.
Definitions:
Illustrations:
a) b)
A B
·
X Y
Theorem:
If chords of a circle or of congruent circles are equidistant from the center(s), then the
chords are congruent
1. the circle O
2. 2 diameters ●
F
3. 2 chords which are not diameters E
D C
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4. 2 secants
5. a tangent
B. Given: AB CD at E
1. 7 cm 5. 5 cm
2. 10 cm 6. 21 cm
3. 13 cm 7. 5 5 cm
4. 8 cm 8. 4 6 cm
1. 10 cm 5. 9 cm
2. 6 cm 6. 23 cm
3. 8 cm 7. 2 11 cm
4. 5 cm 8. 4 5 cm
2. In a circle are two chords whose lengths are 10 cm and 24 cm respectively. If the
radius of the circle is 13 cm, what is the maximum distance of the two chords?
What is their minimum distance?
Lesson 2
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A•
A part of a circle between any two points is an arc. In the •B
figure, the set of points from A to B is an arc. A circle is in itself
O·
an arc. Arc of a circle is measured in terms of degrees.
Examples: A
B
In circle some angles formed by chords and
radii are shown. Each of the angles intercepts O
an arc defined by the endpoints contained on the
sides of the angle. C
E
At this point we will discuss in detail the kinds of angles formed in a circle, their
characteristics and how to get their measures from the measures of the intercepted arcs.
We will start with the angle formed by two radii. A
B
Central angle is an angle formed by two radii
and the vertex is the center of the circle. In the
figure, AOB, BOD and DOC are all O
examples of central angles. Each of these angles D
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has its own intercepted arc. AOB intercepts AB,
BOD intercepts BD and DOC intercepts DC.
C
In the study of geometry, every new topic or concept is always associated with study
of postulates, theorems and definitions. In the study of arcs and angles in a circle, we will
discuss many theorems that will help us solve problems involving the said concepts. We
will start with the simplest postulate in the chapter.
Like any measure, measure of an arc is also a unique real number and as such, we
can perform the four fundamental operations on those measure. So the first postulate is the
Arc Addition Postulate: The measure of an arc formed by two adjacent non-overlapping
arcs is the sum of the measures of the two arcs. B
•
A● •C
In the given circle, m AC = m AB + m BC ·
Examples:
· D
1. DG is a diameter. Find the measure of the · E
following arcs. 60°
O●
· F
DEG, DE, DF, GE, DGF
70°
Solution: ·G
Since DG is a diameter, then DEG is a semicircle.
Therefore,
m DEG = 180
m DE = 180 – (60 + 70)
= 180 – 130
= 50
m DF = m DE + m EF
= 50 + 60
= 110
m GE = m GF + m FE
= 70 + 60
= 130
m DGF = m DG + m GF
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= 180 + 70
= 250
Definitions:
In the same circle or in congruent circles, arcs which have the same measure are
congruent.
D
60°
Example: 1. In the figure, m DC = 60, m BC = 60
m AB = 60 . ● C
Therefore, DC BC AB 60°
If two minor arcs of a circle or of congruent circles are congruent, then the
corresponding chords are congruent. B
Examples: 1. Given: AB BC A
Since AB subtends AB and · C
BC subtends BC then
AB BC A
X
2. Circle O circle M. M•
If AB XY, then AB XY O• B
Theorem: Y
If two chords of a circle or of congruent circles are congruent, then the corresponding
minor arcs are congruent.
This is the converse of the previous theorem. Basically if you prove these two
theorems, the steps will be just the reverse of the other. Instead of proving them, showing
examples will be more beneficial to you.
P
In circle A, if RS PQ R
then RS PQ A •
Q
Theorem: S
If two central angles of a circle or of congruent circles are congruent, then the
corresponding minor arcs are congruent. M
P
Example: In circle O, MNO BOA
O
B
10 A
Therefore, MP AB
Theorem:
If two minor arcs of a circle or of congruent circles are congruent, then the
corresponding central angles are congruent.
E
Example:
A
In circle A, BC DE B
Therefore BAC DAE ` D
C
Theorem:
If two central angles of a circle or of congruent circles are congruent, then the
corresponding chords are congruent.
B
Y
Proof
Statements Reasons
1. In circle O, XOY AOB 1. Given
2. OX OB , OY OA 2. Radii of the same or congruent circles are
congruent
3. XOY BOA 3. SAS congruency Postulate
4. XY AB 4. Corresponding parts of congruent
triangles are congruent..
Theorem:
If two chords of a circle or of congruent circles are congruent circles are congruent,
then the corresponding central angles are congruent. S
Given: In circle A, PR ST
A
Prove: PAR SAT T
p
Proof: R
Statements Reasons
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1. In circle A, PR ST 1. Given
2. AP AS 2. Radii of the same circle are
AR AT congruent.
3. PAR SAT 3. SSS Congruency Postulate
4. PAR SAT 4. Corresponding parts of congruent
triangles are congruent
Examples:
A
Given: AB and CD are diameters of circle E. C
1. What is true about AED and BEC ? Why?
2. What kind of angles are they? E
3. Give as many conclusions as you can D
based on the previously discussed theorems. B
Answers:
1. AED BEC . They are vertical angles and vertical angles are congruent.
2. In the circle they are central angles. Central angles are angles whose vertex is the
center of the circle.
3. a. AD BC. If two central angles of a circle or of congruent circles are congruent,
then the corresponding arcs are congruent.
b. AD BC
Likewise
1. AEC BED
2. AC DB
3. AC DB
A. AB is a diameter of circle O.
mAOE 82 . A
E
Find the measures of:
82°
1. AEB 4. ABE O
2. AE 5. BAE
3. BE
B
B. GE and FD are diameters of circle A. If DE = 73º, find the measures of
D
1. DAE 5. GF
2. GAF 6. DG
3. EAF 7. FDE E
A
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F
4. DAG
C
A
R
B
H. BD and EC are diameters of circle A.
If mC 35 , find the measures of
1. B 5. EAD
E A
2. E 6. BC 35º
C
D
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3. D 7. CD
4. BAC
Lesson 3
Another angle in a circle that is very important in the study of circle is the inscribed
angle.
Definition:
An inscribed angle is an angle whose vertex lies on the circle and the sides contain
chords of the circle.
B
D P
F
T ●
● C
●
A
S
E
Each of the angle shown above is an example of an inscribed angle. Three cases
are represented here relative to the position of the sides in relation to the center of the
circle.
Case 1. the center of the circle is on one side of the inscribed angle.
Case 2, the center of the circle is in the interior of the inscribed angle.
Case 3, the center of the circle is on the exterior of the inscribed angle.
In the study of the angles in a circle and in determining their measures, it is important
to determine the intercepted arc(s) of the given angle. To understand better, let us see some
examples.
Intercepted arc C
In the figure, the arc in the interior
of the angle is the intercepted arc of
the angle.
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the minor arc AC.
Every angle whether in a circle on in any plane is associated with a unique number
defined as its measure. If the measure of a central angle is equal to the measure of its
intercepted arc, the next theorem will tell us how to find the measure of the inscribed angle.
The measure of an inscribed angle is equal to one half the measure of its intercepted
arc.
D
mDEF 12 mDF O●
Since there are three cases by which an inscribed angle can be drawn in a circle, then we
have to prove each of those cases.
D
1
Prove: mDEF mDF E
2
Proof:
Statements Reasons
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1. Circle O with inscribed angle DEF 1. Given
2. Draw OF to form ∆FOE 2. Line determination postulate
3. 1 is an exterior angle of ∆FOE 3. Definition of exterior angle
4. m 1 = x + y 4. Exterior angle theorem
5. OF OE 5. Radii of the same circle are congruent
6. ∆FOE is an isosceles triangle 6. Definition of isosceles triangle
7. m x = m y 7. Base angles of isosceles triangle are
equal
8. m 1 = x + x = 2x 8. Substitution (Steps 4 and 7)
9. 2x = m 1, x = ½ m 1 9. Multiplication property of equality
10. But 1 is a central angle 10.Definition of central angle
11. m 1 = m DF 11.Measure of a central angle equals its
1
12. x = mDEF mDF intercepted arc.
2 12.Substitution (Steps 9 and 11)
So, we have proven case 1. Let us now prove case 2 of the inscribed angle theorem.
Case 2. (The center of the circles lies in the interior of the inscribed angle)
P
Given : Circle O with inscribed PQR
1 S
Prove: m PQR = m PR
2 a ●
O
Q b
Proof:
Statements Reasons
1. Circle O with inscribed PQR . Use the 1. Given
given notation in the figure.
2. Draw diameter QS 2. Line determination Postulate
3. m PQR = a + b 3. Angle Addition Postulate
4. a = 2 mPS
1
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Case 3. (The center is in the exterior of the inscribed angle)
Proof:
Statements Reasons
1. Draw diameter AD 1. Line determination Postulate
2. mDAC mDAB mBAC 2. Angle Addition Postulate
3. mBAC mDAC mDAB 3. Subtraction Property of Equality
4. mDAC 12 mDC 4. Inscribed angle Theorem (Case 1)
mDAB 12 mDB
5. mBAC 12 mDC 12 mDB = 1
2 (mDC- 5. Substitution
mDB) 6. Arc Addition Postulate
6. mDC = mDB + mBC 7. Subtraction Property of Equality
7. mBC = mDC – mDB
8. Substitution
8. mBAC 12 mBC
From the proofs that were given, we can therefore conclude that wherever in the
circle the inscribed angle is located, it is always true that its measure is one-half its
intercepted arc.
a. mBD = 80
b. mBAD = 1
2
BD
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= 1
2
(80)
= 40
Solution:
mBAD 37 12 mBD
mBD = 2(37) = 74
mBOD mBD
mBOD 74
Like in the study of central angles and its measure, discussing inscribed angles and
its measure also involves many theorems. Each previous theorem studied is always a tool
in proving the next theorem.
The following theorem is one of the most useful theorem in solving problems which
involve inscribed angles.
A
Theorem: Angle in a semicircle theorem.
Proof:
Statements Reasons
1. Draw BC passing through center O. 1. Definition of diameter
2. ABC, ACB, and BAC are all 2. Definition of inscribed angles
inscribed angles.
3. mABC 12 AC , mACB 12 AB 3. Inscribed Angle Theorem
4. mBAC = mAC + mAB 4. Arc Addition Postulate
5. BAC is a semicircle 5. Given
6. mBAC = 180 6. The measure of a semicircle is 180
7. mAC + mAB = 180 7. Transitive Property of Equality
8. mABC mACB 12 AC 12 AB = 8. Addition Property of Equality (Step 3)
1
2
( AC AB ) 9. Substitution (Steps 7 and 8)
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9. mABC mACB = 12 (180) = 90 10. The sum of the angles of a triangle
10. mABC mACB + mBAC = 180 is 180.
mABC mACB = 90 11. Subtraction Property of Equality
11. mBAC = 90 (Step 10 – step 9)
12. Definition of a right angle
12. BAC is right angle
From this point onward, you can use this very important theorem in proving or in
exercises.
There are other theorems on inscribed angle that are also important as the previous
theorem. Of those theorems, we will prove two and the rest, you can answer as exercises.
Theorem:
M
Inscribed angles subtended by the same arc are congruent.
T
Given: Circle O. MN subtends both T and P ●O
T and P are inscribed angles
Prove: T P P N
Proof:
Statements Reasons
Definition:
● ● ●
●
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Inscribed triangle Inscribed Inscribed Inscribed
Quadrilateral Pentagon Hexagon
T
Proof:
Statements Reasons
1. Circle A. PRST is an inscribed quadrilateral. 1. Given
2. m P = ½ mRST 2. Inscribed angle theorem
m S = ½ mRPT
m R = ½ mPTS
m T = ½ mPRS
3. m P + m S = ½ mRST + ½ mRPT 3. Addition property of equality
4. m P + m S = ½( mRST + mRPT) 4. Factoring
5. mRST + mRPT = 360 5. The arc of the whole circle is 360º
6. m P + m S = ½(360) 6. Substitution (Steps 4 and 5)
7. m P + m S = 180 7. Algebraic process (step 6)
8. P and S are supplementary 8. Definition of supplementary angles
9. m R + m S = ½ mPTS + ½ mPRS 9. Addition property of equality
10. m R + m S = ½ (mPTS + mPRS) 10. Factoring
11. mPTS + mPRS = 360 11. The arc of the whole circle is 360º
12. m R + m S = ½(360) 12. Substitution (Steps 4 and 5)
13. m R + m S = 180 13. Algebraic process (step 6)
14. R and T are supplementary 14. Definition of supplementary angles
Examples:
1. Given: XY is a diameter.
a. What kind of angle is Z?
b. If m X = 35, what is m Y? A
c. If m Y = 73, what is mXZ? What is mYZ? X ● Y
Answers:
a. Since XY is a diameter, then XZY is
Z
a semicircle and Z is inscribed in a semicircle.
Therefore, Z is a right angle.
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b. m X + m Y = 90.
m Y = 90 - m X
m Y = 90 – 35
m Y = 65
c. Y intercepts XZ.
m XZ = 2(75) = 150
m YZ = 180 – 150
m YZ = 30
m 4 = ½ CB
mCB = 180 – mAC
= 180 – 72
= 108
m 4 = ½ (108)
= 54
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m ADB = 90 (Angle in a semicircle)
m ACB = 90 (angle in a semicircle)
m CAD = ½(mCBD)
= ½ (230)
= 115
1. m AOC
2. m ABC
3. m COB B
D. BD is a diameter of circle A.
If m BC = 78, and m DE = 132,
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find: C
7
8
16. m CD 23 m 6
17. m BE 24. m 7 B 1 9 10 ● 6
D
18. m 1 25. m 8 2 A 5
19. m 2 26. m 9 3
4
20. m 3 27. m 10
m 4 E
21.
22. m 5
P
28. x
29. m T
30. m R S
a b
X
Z
Let’s Summarize
1. A circle is the set of all points that are at the same distance from a given point in the
plane.
a. Radius
b. Chord
c. Diameter
d. Secant
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e. Tangent
5. Congruent circles are circles that have congruent radii. Concentric circles are circles
having the same center.
6. A circle is made up of arcs classified as minor arc, semicircle and major arc.
7. A central angle is an angle on the circle whose vertex is the center of the circle.
10. An inscribed angle is an angle on the circle whose vertex is a point on the circle.
11. The measure of an inscribed angle is equal to one-half its intercepted arc.
Answer as indicated.
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6. CDE is a ______________
P E T
8. AC is a diameter of circle O. Using the given in the N
given figure, find A
a. m A
b. m C O●
c. m AB
d. m BC
C B
45°
P
9. PT is a diameter of circle Q. Find
a. m PQR
b. m RQT Q
2x
R
3x
T A
10. ∆ABC is inscribed in circle O.
If the ratio of m A: m B: m C =
2:3:5, Find ●O
a. m BC C
b. m AC
c. m AB
B
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Answer Key
A. 1. circle O
2. AC , BD
3. AD, BC , EC
4. EC , BC
5. CF
B. 1. 12 cm 5. 119 cm
2. 2 6 cm 6. 5 3 cm
3. 171 cm 7. 5 cm
4. 39 cm 8. 29 cm
C. 1. 149 cm 5. 5 5 cm
2. 10 2 cm 6. 11 cm
3. 269 cm 7. 15 cm
4. 2 41 cm 8. 14 cm
D. 1. 4 11 cm 5. 6 7 cm
2. 12 3 cm 6. 22 cm
3. 8 5 cm 7. 20 cm
4. 2 119 cm 8. 16
Problem Solving:
1. ME = 40, PE = 40, MP = 80
2. maximum distance is 12 cm
minimum distance is 2 cm
Lesson 2
A. 1. 180º 3. 98º
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2. 82º 4. 278º
5. 262º
B. 1. 73º 5. 73º
2. 73º 6. 107º
3. 107º 7. 253º
4. 107º
C. 1. 87º 5. 29º
2. 29º 6. 87º
3. 29º 7. 116º
4. 87º
D. 1. 56
2. 56
3. AB and BC
F. PQ = 90°
QR = 120°
PR = 150°
G. 1. 38º 5. 38º
2. 157º 6. 157º
3. 76º 7. 76º
4. 89º 8. 89º
H. 1. 35º 5. 110º
2. 35º 6. 110º
3. 35º 7. 70º
4. 110º
Lesson 3
A. 1. 79 3. 101
2. 39.5
B. 4. 104 7. 52
5. 76 8. 52
6. 38 9. 38
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11. 36 14. 36
12. 72 15. 108
E. 28. 19
29. 91
30. 89
F. Proof:
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