Question

Circle Q is shown. Secant L N and tangent P N intersect at point N outside of the circle. Secant L N intersects the circle at point M. Arc M P is y, arc L P is x, and arc M L is z.

Which equation is correct regarding the measure of ∠MNP?
m∠MNP = One-half(x – y)
m∠MNP = One-half(x + y)
m∠MNP = One-half(z + y)
m∠MNP = One-half(z – y)

Answer 1

By applying the Theorem of Intersecting Secant to circle Q, an equation which is correct about the measure of ∠MNP is: A. m∠MNP = One-half(x – y).

What is the Theorem of Intersecting Secant?

The Theorem of Intersecting Secant states that when two (2) lines intersect outside a circle, the measure of the angle formed by these lines is equal to one-half (½) of the difference of the two (2) arcs it intercepts.

For this exercise, the following points should be noted:

• x represents the major arc.

• y represents the minor arc.

By applying the Theorem of Intersecting Secant to circle Q shown in the image attached below, we can infer and logically deduce that angle MNP will be given by this formula:

m∠MNP = One-half(x – y).

m∠MNP = ½(x – y)

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