\(MO \parallel NP\) in a circle with centre \(O\). \(M\hat{O}N = \text{60}°\) and \(O\hat{M}P = z\). Calculate the value of \(z\), giving reasons.
8.1 Revision
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Chapter 8: Euclidean geometry
- Sketches are valuable and important tools. Encourage learners to draw accurate diagrams to solve problems.
- It is important to stress to learners that proportion gives no indication of actual length. It only indicates the ratio between lengths.
- To prove triangles are similar, we need to show that two angles (AAA) are equal OR three sides in proportion (SSS).
- Theorems are examinable and are often asked in examinations. It is also important that learners remember the correct construction required for each proof.
- Notation - emphasize to learners the importance of the correct ordering of letters, as this indicates which angles are equal and which sides are in the same proportion.
- If a length has to be calculated from a proportion, it helps to re-write the proportion with the unknown length in the top left position.
8.1 Revision (EMCHY)
Types of triangles (EMCHZ)
Name |
Diagram |
Properties |
Scalene |
All sides and angles are different. |
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Isosceles |
Two sides are equal in length. The angles opposite the equal sides are also equal. |
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Equilateral |
All three sides are equal in length and all three angles are equal. |
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Acute-angled |
Each of the three interior angles is less than \(\text{90}\)°. |
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Obtuse-angled |
One interior angle is greater than \(\text{90}\)°. |
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Right-angled |
One interior angle is \(\text{90}\)°. |
Congruent triangles (EMCJ2)
Condition |
Diagram |
SSS (side, side, side) |
\(\triangle ABC \equiv \triangle EDF\) |
SAS (side, incl. angle, side) |
\(\triangle GHI \equiv \triangle JKL\) |
AAS (angle, angle, side) |
\(\triangle MNO \equiv \triangle PQR\) |
RHS (\(\text{90}\)°, hypotenuse, side) |
\(\triangle STU \equiv \triangle VWX\) |
Similar triangles (EMCJ3)
Condition |
Diagram |
AAA (angle, angle, angle) |
\(\hat{A} = \hat{D}, \enspace \hat{B} = \hat{E}, \enspace \hat{C} = \hat{F}\) \(\therefore \triangle ABC \enspace ||| \enspace \triangle DEF\) |
SSS (sides in prop.) |
\(\frac{MN}{RS} = \frac{ML}{RT} = \frac{NL}{ST}\) \(\therefore \triangle MNL \enspace ||| \enspace \triangle RST\) |
Circle geometry (EMCJ4)
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If an arc subtends an angle at the centre of a circle and at the circumference, then the angle at the centre is twice the size of the angle at the circumference. |
Angles at the circumference subtended by arcs of equal length (or by the same arc) are equal. |
Cyclic quadrilaterals (EMCJ5)
If the four sides of a quadrilateral \(ABCD\) are the chords of a circle with centre \(O\), then:
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Proving a quadrilateral is cyclic:
If \(\hat{A} + \hat{C} = \text{180}°\) or \(\hat{B} + \hat{D} = \text{90}´\), then \(ABCD\) is a cyclic quadrilateral. |
If \(\hat{A}_1 = \hat{C}\) or \(\hat{D}_1 = \hat{B}\), then \(ABCD\) is a cyclic quadrilateral. |
If \(\hat{A} = \hat{B}\) or \(\hat{C} = \hat{D}\), then \(ABCD\) is a cyclic quadrilateral. |
Tangents to a circle (EMCJ6)
A tangent is perpendicular to the radius (\(OT \perp ST\)), drawn to the point of contact with the circle. |
If \(AT\) and \(BT\) are tangents to a circle with centre \(O\), then:
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The mid-point theorem (EMCJ7)
The line joining the mid-points of two sides of a triangle is parallel to the third side and equal to half the length of the third side.
Given: \(AD = DB\) and \(AE = EC\), we can conclude that \(DE \parallel BC\) and \(DE = \frac{1}{2}BC\).
Revision
\(O\) is the centre of the circle with \(OC = \text{5}\text{ cm}\) and chord \(BC = \text{8}\text{ cm}\).
Determine the lengths of:
\(PQ\) is a diameter of the circle with centre \(O\). \(SQ\) bisects \(P\hat{Q}R\) and \(P\hat{Q}S = a\).
Write down two other angles that are also equal to \(a\).
Calculate \(P\hat{O}S\) in terms of \(a\), giving reasons.
Prove that \(OS\) is a perpendicular bisector of \(PR\).
\(BD\) is a diameter of the circle with centre \(O\). \(AB = AD\) and \(O\hat{C}D = \text{35}°\).
Calculate the value of the following angles, giving reasons:
\(O\) is the centre of the circle with diameter \(AB\). \(CD \perp AB\) at \(P\) and chord \(DE\) intersects \(AB\) at \(F\).
Prove the following:
\(QP\) in the circle with centre \(O\) is extended to \(T\) so that \(PR = PT\). Express \(m\) in terms of \(n\).
In the circle with centre \(O\), \(OR \perp QP\), \(QP = \text{30}\text{ mm}\) and \(RS = \text{9}\text{ mm}\). Determine the length of \(y\).
\(PQ\) is a diameter of the circle with centre \(O\). \(QP\) is extended to \(A\) and \(AC\) is a tangent to the circle. \(BA \perp AQ\) and \(BCQ\) is a straight line.
Prove the following:
\(BAPC\) is a cyclic quadrilateral
\(TA\) and \(TB\) are tangents to the circle with centre \(O\). \(C\) is a point on the circumference and \(A\hat{T}B = x\).
Express the following in terms of \(x\), giving reasons:
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