Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Chord ABAB of a circle subtends an angle of 75∘75^\circ at point CC on the circumference. Point DD is another point on the circumference on the same side of ABAB. What is the measure of ∠ADB\angle ADB? Give a reason for your answer.
Intuitive explanation

The key insight is the inscribed angle theorem: all angles inscribed in a circle that subtend the same arc are equal. Since both CC and DD lie on the same side of chord ABAB, they both "see" the same arc ABAB from the circumference. This means ∠ADB\angle ADB must equal ∠ACB\angle ACB, regardless of where exactly DD sits on that arc. The reason is that an inscribed angle depends only on the arc it subtends, not on the specific position of the vertex along the arc.

Intuitive explanation

The key insight is the inscribed angle theorem: all angles inscribed in a circle that subtend the same arc are equal. Since both CC and DD lie on the same side of chord ABAB, they both "see" the same arc ABAB from the circumference. This means ∠ADB\angle ADB must equal ∠ACB\angle ACB, regardless of where exactly DD sits on that arc. The reason is that an inscribed angle depends only on the arc it subtends, not on the specific position of the vertex along the arc.

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