Question

Find the value of x.

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 110°

Step-by-step explanation:

The Outside Angle Theorem states that the measure of the angle formed by two secants or a secant and tangent from a point outside of a circle is half the difference between the two arcs.

This means that ½ (210 – x) = 50.

½ ( 210 – x ) × 2 = 50 × 2

210 – x = 100.

210 – x + x = 100 + x.

210 = 100 + x.

100 + x = 210.

100 + x – 100 = 210 – 100.

x = 110.

This value must be true because:

½ ( 210 – 110 ) = 50.

½ ( 100 ) = 50.

50 = 50.