Question

Circle Y is shown. Chords R T and S U intersect at point Z. Arc S R is 100 degrees and arc T U is 72 degrees. In circle Y, what is m∠SZT?

Answer 1

Answer:

m∠SZT = 86°

Step-by-step explanation:

First we draw the diagram from the given information. Find attached the diagram.

when two chords intersect inside a circle, the measure of the angle formed is 1/2(the sum of the measure of the arcs intercepted each other).

From the above,

m∠SZT = 1/2 (Arc SR + arc TU)

Arc SR =100 degrees

Arc TU =72 degrees

m∠SZT = 1/2 (100° + 72°)

m∠SZT = 1/2 (172°)

m∠SZT = 86°