MHB How can I find angles in circles?

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This discussion focuses on calculating angles in circles using specific theorems related to isosceles triangles and angles subtended by arcs. The user identifies that angles OFW and FOW can be determined through the properties of isosceles triangles and theorems regarding angles at the center and on the circumference of the circle. For example, if angles 1 and 2 are both 30 degrees, angle FOW measures 120 degrees, while if angles 1 and 2 are both 40 degrees, angle FOW measures 100 degrees. The discussion concludes with the user expressing a clear understanding of these concepts.

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Please Help.. I am struggling to answer this inspite of trying to re read theorems.. I couldn't answer anything.. if you can solve this please teach me the steps.

So i could answer them in the future..
 
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Since OF and OW are radii or the circle, they have the same length and OFW is an isosceles triangle. That means that angle 1 and angle 2 have the same measure so, in 1, angle 2 is also 30 degrees. Now there is a theorem that says that an angle with vertex on the circle subtends an arc with measure twice the measure of the angle. If angles 1 and 2 have measure 30 degrees then angle FOW has measure 180- 30- 30= 120 and angle 3 is the "supplement" of that.

For 2, if angle 1 has measure 40, so does angle 2 so angle FOW has measure 180- 40- 40= 100. There is a theorem that says that an angle with vertex at the center of the circle subtend an arc with measure equal to the measure of the angle.

3 is exactly the same as 1 except you are to us 45 degrees instead of 30 degrees.
 
Thank You Very much :) I think I very much Understand Now
 

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