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Circle O, as shown in the figure above, has diameters of DB and AC and has a circumference of 9. What is the length of minor arc BC?

(A) 4
(B) 11/3
(C) 7/2
(D) 13/4
(E) 3

Since OA and OB are both diameters, the point O must be the center of the circle.

We see that angle A is the inscribed angle of arc BC, which means, in degree measure, angle A is ½ of arc BC. Since OA = OB, triangle AOB is an isosceles triangle. Therefore, since angle B = 70 degrees, angle A is also 70 degrees, which makes arc BC = 140 degrees. Lastly, since the circumference is 9, the length of minor arc BC is 140/360 x 9 = 140/40 = 14/4 = 7/2.

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How is OB=OA can someone explain?
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How is OB=OA can someone explain?

Both OA and OB are the radii of the circle.
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Hello, can you please explain how you arrived at angle OAB = angle OBA ?

What is the rule called ?

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since OA = OB

Angle OAB = Angle OBA = 70

Angle BOC = Sum of 2 interior opposite angles = 70 + 70 = 140

Arc BC = (140/360) * 9 = 7/2

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Angles opposite to equal sides of a triangle are equal.
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