9.5 Cyclic Quadrilaterals

Description

Quick Overview

Cyclic quadrilaterals have all four vertices on a circle, leading to specific properties regarding their angles.

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This section discusses cyclic quadrilaterals, defining them and exploring their unique properties, particularly that the sum of the opposite angles is 180°. Additionally, the converse is also established, emphasizing the significance of these quadrilaterals in circle geometry.

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Cyclic Quadrilaterals

A cyclic quadrilateral is defined as a quadrilateral whose vertices all lie on a circle. This section illustrates key properties of cyclic quadrilaterals, particularly focusing on angle relationships. When measured, the opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral always sum to 180 degrees. Thus, for any cyclic quadrilateral ABCD, we find that:
$$\angle A + \angle C = 180^\circ \quad \text{and} \quad \angle B + \angle D = 180^\circ$$

Additionally, the converse is proven: if the sum of a pair of opposite angles equals 180 degrees, the quadrilateral can be classified as cyclic. Several examples and exercises are presented to help solidify these concepts.

Key Concepts

  • Cyclic Quadrilaterals: A quadrilateral whose vertices lie on a circle, allowing unique angle properties.

  • Sum of Opposite Angles: For cyclic quadrilaterals, the sum of opposite angles is always 180°.

Memory Aids

🎵 Rhymes Time

  • In a cyclic quadrilateral drawing, opposite angles are 180° bonding.

📖 Fascinating Stories

  • Imagine a wheel representing a circle; where every spoke meets a point, those points form angles with love, giving 180° joy.

🧠 Other Memory Gems

  • Two Opposite Angles = 180 (You can remember: 'Two Ovens Are Hot' - OAH).

🎯 Super Acronyms

Cyclic = Circles & Angles Sum 180° (CAS180).

Examples

  • {'example': 'In cyclic quadrilateral ABCD, if \( \angle A = 70° \), find \( \angle C \).', 'solution': '\( \angle C = 180° - 70° = 110° \).'}

  • {'example': 'Prove that quadrilateral ABCD is cyclic if \( \angle A + \angle C = 180° \).', 'solution': 'By the converse theorem, this means ABCD is cyclic.'}

Glossary of Terms

  • Term: Cyclic Quadrilateral

    Definition:

    A quadrilateral with all four vertices lying on a circle.

  • Term: Opposite Angles

    Definition:

    Angles that are across from each other in a quadrilateral (e.g., \( \angle A \) and \( \angle C \)).

  • Term: Converse Theorem

    Definition:

    The principle stating that if the sum of a pair of opposite angles equals 180°, the quadrilateral is cyclic.