Paper 2 · Geometry ⏱ Tested in 4 exam questions since 2019 Lesson 15 of 19

Geometry 15 – Questions on theorem 19 (circle questions)

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You’ll learn

  • Identify which arc an angle stands on, then pick the right circle theorem to apply
  • Use Theorem 19 and its corollaries: semicircle angle = 90°, cyclic quad angles sum to 180°
  • Spot isosceles triangles from equal radii and free 90° angles from tangent ⊥ radius
  • Set up and solve an equation when circle angles are given algebraically (find x)

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