Webinars SET B - Grades 9-10 - Sunday@5:45pm EST-Webinar 9 Recording

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In this geometry class, we focused on circles and related geometry questions. We began by finding the relationship between two angles (alpha and beta) within a circle, using concepts such as isosceles triangles and angle chasing. We also utilized the exterior angle theorem and the triangle sum theorem to establish that alpha equals 3 times beta.<br /><br />We explored how a coin's path around a hexagon involves straight lines and circular arcs, highlighting important geometric principles such as calculating arc lengths and circumferences.<br /><br />Later, we tackled advanced problems, including calculating the area of complex regions formed by intersecting circles and analyzing right triangles with inscribed and circumscribed circles. This involved using complementary areas, the Pythagorean theorem, and recognizing congruent and similar shapes.<br /><br />Finally, we applied the properties of tangents and circles, such as drawing lines from the circle's center to points of tangency and utilizing symmetry. A key example involved calculating tangent lengths to circles of different radii using congruent shapes and establishing the relationships between integer values of side lengths through algebra.<br /><br />Overall, the class stressed translating geometric properties into clear, labeled diagrams and utilizing geometric theorems and algebra to solve complex problems efficiently.

Keywords

geometry

circles

angles

isosceles triangles

exterior angle theorem

arc lengths

circumference

Pythagorean theorem

tangents

congruent shapes