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by Jay@ManhattanReview » Mon Nov 27, 2017 9:15 pm
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If O is the center of the circle shown above, what is the measure of x?

A. 30°
B. 40°
C. 50°
D. 80°
E. 100°

The OA is B.

I'm really confused with this PS question. Please, can any expert assist me with it? Thanks in advanced.
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by Jay@ManhattanReview » Mon Nov 27, 2017 9:17 pm
LUANDATO wrote:Image

If O is the center of the circle shown above, what is the measure of x?

A. 30°
B. 40°
C. 50°
D. 80°
E. 100°

The OA is B.

I'm really confused with this PS question. Please, can any expert assist me with it? Thanks in advanced.
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The correct answer: B

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Re: what is the measure of x?

by Scott@TargetTestPrep » Thu Jan 16, 2020 6:56 am
BTGmoderatorLU wrote: ↑
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If O is the center of the circle shown above, what is the measure of x?

A. 30°
B. 40°
C. 50°
D. 80°
E. 100°

The OA is B.

I'm really confused with this PS question. Please, can any expert assist me with it? Thanks in advanced.
The arc corresponding to angle x is 360 - 180 - 100 = 80 degrees. Since angle x is an inscribed angle it’s equal to 80/2 = 40 degrees.

Answer: B

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