Proving angles are equal in a triangle in a circle.

CAB$ and $\angle CBA$, are equal. This can be proven by connecting these angles to measures of arcs using the inscribed angle theorem and its corollary about tangent lines. In summary, by using the Alternate Segment theorem and the inscribed angle theorem, it can be proven that $\angle CAB=\angle CBA$.
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hi can someone help me work this out. i think it has something to do with the exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the interior angles but i can't work it.
 

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Prove that $\angle CAB=\angle CBA$ by connecting these angles to measures of arcs using the inscribed angle theorem and its corollary about tangent lines.
 
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how do you know the arcs AC and CB are the same
 
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markosheehan said:
how do you know the arcs AC and CB are the same

Are you familiar with the Alternate Segment theorem, which states that

The angle between the tangent and chord at the point of contact is equal to the angle in the alternate segment.

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So now do you see a similarity between the angle marked in blue in the above diagram & the angle marked in blue in your diagram.

$\therefore$ It can be said that $\angle CAT = \angle CBA$ using alternate segment theorem

Now what can be said about the triangle CBA using it's angles?
 

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It's isosceles
 

FAQ: Proving angles are equal in a triangle in a circle.

What is the definition of a triangle in a circle?

A triangle in a circle is a geometric shape formed by three straight lines that intersect at three points, with all three points lying on a single circle.

How can angles be proven to be equal in a triangle in a circle?

Angles can be proven to be equal in a triangle in a circle through the use of theorems, such as the inscribed angle theorem and the central angle theorem, which state that angles formed by intersecting chords or tangents in a circle are equal.

What is the importance of proving angles to be equal in a triangle in a circle?

Proving angles to be equal in a triangle in a circle is important in geometry as it allows us to accurately measure and calculate the lengths and positions of different lines and angles within a circle. It also helps us to understand the properties and relationships between angles and lines in a circle.

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