Question

What is the measure of SQ? 1. 95 2. 190 3. 265 4. 360

Answer 1

Answer:

The measure of arc SQ is 95° ⇒ (1)

Step-by-step explanation:

• The measure of any circle is 360°

• The measure of the subtended arc to an inscribed angle is twice the measure of this angle

In the given circle

∵ S lies on the circumference of the circle

∴ ∠QSR is an inscribed angle

∵ ∠QSR is subtended by arc QR

→ By using the 2nd rule above

∴ m arc QR = 2 × m∠QSR

∵ m∠QSR = 95°

∴ m arc QR = 2 × 95

∴ m arc QR = 190°

→ By using the 1st rule above

∵ m of the circle = m arc QR + m arc SQ + m arc SR

∵ m arc SR = 75° and m arc QR = 190°

→ Substitute them in the equation above

∴ 360 = 190 + m arc SQ + 75

→ Add the like term in the right side

∴ 360 = 265 + m arc QS

→ Subtract 265 from both sides

∵ 360 - 265 = 265 - 265 + m arc SQ

∴ 95° = m arc SQ

∴ The measure of arc SQ is 95°