in the circle below, u is the center, vx is a diameter, and m$\overarc{vw}$ = 130°. use this information to fill in the blanks. (a) give a central angle: (b) give a semicircle: (c) give a major arc: (d) find m$\overarc{vwx}$: (e) find m∠vuw

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# Explanation:
## Step1: Identify Central Angle
A central angle is an angle whose vertex is at the center of the circle, and its sides are radii. In the circle, $ \angle VUW $ has its vertex at $ U $ (the center) and sides $ UV $ and $ UW $ (radii). So $ \angle VUW $ is a central angle. Also, the measure of a central angle is equal to the measure of its intercepted arc. Given $ m\overarc{VW} = 130^\circ $, so the central angle $ \angle VUW $ has measure $ 130^\circ $. Wait, but let's check part (a) first? Wait, the problem has parts (a) to (e). Let's tackle part (a): central angle. A central angle is formed by two radii. So $ \angle VUW $ is a central angle (since $ U $ is center, $ UV $ and $ UW $ are radii), and its measure is equal to $ m\overarc{VW} = 130^\circ $. But maybe part (a) is to name a central angle, like $ \angle VUW $ or $ \angle XUW $? Wait, the arc $ VW $ is $ 130^\circ $, so the central angle for arc $ VW $ is $ \angle VUW $, so that's a central angle.

## Step2: Semicircle
A semicircle is an arc that measures $ 180^\circ $, formed by a diameter. Since $ VX $ is a diameter, the arc $ VX $ (or $ XV $) is a semicircle, so $ \overarc{VX} $ (or $ \overarc{XV} $) is a semicircle, measuring $ 180^\circ $.

## Step3: Major Arc
A major arc is an arc that is greater than a semicircle (greater than $ 180^\circ $). The total circumference is $ 360^\circ $, so major arcs are arcs that measure more than $ 180^\circ $. Let's find an arc. The arc $ VW $ is $ 130^\circ $, arc $ WX $: since $ VX $ is diameter ($ 180^\circ $), arc $ VW + $ arc $ WX = 180^\circ $? Wait no, $ VX $ is diameter, so arc $ VX $ is $ 180^\circ $. Wait, the diagram shows arc $ WX $ (the other arc) as $ 136^\circ $? Wait, maybe I misread. Wait, the circle has arc $ WX $ labeled $ 136^\circ $? Wait, the original diagram: $ VX $ is diameter, so arc $ VX = 180^\circ $. Given arc $ VW = 130^\circ $, so arc $ WX = 180^\circ - 130^\circ = 50^\circ $? Wait, no, maybe the $ 136^\circ $ is another arc. Wait, maybe the major arc: for example, arc $ V W X $ (but no, major arc would be, say, arc $ V W X $ is not, wait, major arc is more than $ 180^\circ $. Let's calculate the measure of arc $ V W X $? Wait, no, let's see: total circle is $ 360^\circ $. Arc $ VW = 130^\circ $, arc $ WX $: if $ VX $ is diameter, arc $ VX = 180^\circ $, so arc $ WX = 180^\circ - 130^\circ = 50^\circ $? But the diagram has $ 136^\circ $ on the other side. Wait, maybe the arc $ WX $ is $ 136^\circ $, so arc $ VW = 130^\circ $, arc $ WX = 136^\circ $, then arc $ XV $: wait, $ VX $ is diameter, so arc $ VX = 180^\circ $. Wait, maybe I made a mistake. Let's re-express: the circle has center $ U $, diameter $ VX $, so arc $ VX = 180^\circ $. Arc $ VW = 130^\circ $, so arc $ WX = 180^\circ - 130^\circ = 50^\circ $? But the diagram shows $ 136^\circ $ on the arc from $ W $ to $ X $ (the other arc). Wait, no, the total circle is $ 360^\circ $, so the major arc $ VWX $ would be $ 360^\circ - 130^\circ = 230^\circ $? Wait, no, major arc is the longer arc between two points. For points $ V $ and $ X $, the minor arc is $ 180^\circ $ (semicircle), so that's not major. For points $ V $ and $ W $, the minor arc is $ 130^\circ $, so major arc $ V W X $ (going the other way) would be $ 360^\circ - 130^\circ = 230^\circ $, which is major (greater than $ 180^\circ $).

## Step4: Arc $ VWX $ Measure
To find $ m\overarc{VWX} $, we know the total circle is $ 360^\circ $, and the minor arc $ VW $ is $ 130^\circ $, so the major arc $ VWX $ (the arc from $ V $ to $ X $ passing through $ W $ the long way) is $ 360^\circ - 130^\circ = 230^\circ $? Wait, no, wait: $ VX $ is diameter, so arc $ VX $ is $ 180^\circ $. Wait, maybe I messed up. Wait, arc $ VW = 130^\circ $, arc $ WX $: if $ VX $ is diameter, arc $ VX = 180^\circ $, so arc $ WX = 180^\circ - 130^\circ = 50^\circ $? But the diagram has $ 136^\circ $ on the arc $ WX $? Wait, maybe the $ 136^\circ $ is arc $ WX $. Wait, the original problem says "and $ m\overarc{VW} = 130^\circ $". So arc $ VW = 130^\circ $, arc $ WX = 136^\circ $? Then arc $ VX $ would be $ 130^\circ + 136^\circ = 266^\circ $, which can't be, since $ VX $ is diameter (should be $ 180^\circ $). Wait, maybe the $ 136^\circ $ is the other arc. Wait, total circle is $ 360^\circ $, so if arc $ VW = 130^\circ $, then the opposite arc (from $ V $ to $ W $ the other way) is $ 360^\circ - 130^\circ = 230^\circ $. But $ VX $ is diameter, so arc $ VX = 180^\circ $. So arc $ WX $: arc $ VX = $ arc $ VW + $ arc $ WX $, so $ 180^\circ = 130^\circ + $ arc $ WX $, so arc $ WX = 50^\circ $. Then the other arc $ WX $ (the major arc) is $ 360^\circ - 50^\circ = 310^\circ $, but that's not. Wait, maybe the diagram has arc $ WX $ as $ 136^\circ $, so arc $ VW = 130^\circ $, arc $ WX = 136^\circ $, then arc $ VX = 130 + 136 = 266^\circ $, which is a major arc, and the semicircle would be $ 180^\circ $, so that's conflicting. Wait, maybe the diameter is $ VX $, so arc $ VX $ is $ 180^\circ $, so arc $ VW + $ arc $ WX = 180^\circ $. So if arc $ VW = 130^\circ $, arc $ WX = 50^\circ $. Then the major arc $ VWX $ would be $ 360^\circ - 50^\circ = 310^\circ $? No, major arc between $ V $ and $ X $ is the one greater than $ 180^\circ $, so $ 360^\circ - 180^\circ = 180^\circ $, no. Wait, maybe the problem has a typo, but let's proceed with the given $ m\overarc{VW} = 130^\circ $.

## Step5: Measure of $ \angle VUW $
$ \angle VUW $ is a central angle, so its measure is equal to the measure of its intercepted arc $ \overarc{VW} $. So $ m\angle VUW = m\overarc{VW} = 130^\circ $.

Wait, let's answer each part:

(a) A central angle: $ \angle VUW $ (since it's at center $ U $, with sides $ UV $ and $ UW $, radii), measure $ 130^\circ $.

(b) A semicircle: $ \overarc{VX} $ (or $ \overarc{XV} $), since $ VX $ is diameter, so it's a semicircle (measure $ 180^\circ $).

(c) A major arc: A major arc is greater than $ 180^\circ $. Let's take $ \overarc{VWX} $: wait, no, if $ \overarc{VW} = 130^\circ $, then $ \overarc{VWX} = 360^\circ - 130^\circ = 230^\circ $ (since major arc is the longer path from $ V $ to $ X $ through $ W $), which is greater than $ 180^\circ $, so that's a major arc.

(d) Measure of $ \overarc{VWX} $: Wait, no, part (d) is "Give a semicircle" (wait, no, the parts are: (a) Give a central angle, (b) Give a semicircle, (c) Give a major arc, (d) Find $ m\overarc{VWX} $, (e) Find $ m\angle VUW $.

Wait, let's correct:

(a) Central angle: $ \angle VUW $ (vertex at $ U $, sides $ UV $ and $ UW $, radii), measure $ 130^\circ $ (since central angle = arc measure).

(b) Semicircle: $ \overarc{VX} $ (diameter $ VX $ forms semicircle, measure $ 180^\circ $).

(c) Major arc: $ \overarc{VWX} $ (or $ \overarc{VXW} $? Wait, major arc must be more than $ 180^\circ $. Since $ \overarc{VW} = 130^\circ $, the major arc $ \overarc{VW} $ (the other way) is $ 360^\circ - 130^\circ = 230^\circ $, so $ \overarc{VWX} $ (if $ X $ is on the diameter) – wait, $ VX $ is diameter, so $ X $ is opposite $ V $. So arc $ VW = 130^\circ $, arc $ WX $: since $ VX $ is diameter, arc $ VX = 180^\circ $, so arc $ WX = 180^\circ - 130^\circ = 50^\circ $. Then major arc $ \overarc{VWX} $ would be $ 360^\circ - 50^\circ = 310^\circ $? No, that's not. Wait, maybe the major arc is $ \overarc{V W X} $ where $ X $ is such that arc $ VW + arc WX = 130^\circ + 136^\circ = 266^\circ $ (if arc $ WX = 136^\circ $), which is major (266 > 180). So maybe the diagram has arc $ WX = 136^\circ $, so total arc $ VX $ (the major arc) is $ 266^\circ $, but $ VX $ is diameter, so that's a contradiction. Wait, maybe the problem has a typo, but with $ m\overarc{VW} = 130^\circ $, the central angle $ \angle VUW = 130^\circ $, semicircle is $ \overarc{VX} $, major arc is $ \overarc{VWX} $ (measure $ 360 - 130 = 230^\circ $), and $ m\overarc{VWX} = 230^\circ $, $ m\angle VUW = 130^\circ $.

But let's focus on part (e): $ m\angle VUW $. Since $ \angle VUW $ is a central angle, its measure equals the measure of its intercepted arc $ \overarc{VW} $. Given $ m\overarc{VW} = 130^\circ $, so $ m\angle VUW = 130^\circ $.

# Answers (for each part):

(a) Central angle: $ \angle VUW $ (measure $ 130^\circ $)

(b) Semicircle: $ \overarc{VX} $ (measure $ 180^\circ $)

(c) Major arc: $ \overarc{VWX} $ (measure $ 360^\circ - 130^\circ = 230^\circ $)

(d) $ m\overarc{VWX} = 230^\circ $ (if major arc, or if $ \overarc{VWX} $ is the arc from $ V $ to $ X $ through $ W $, but wait, $ VX $ is diameter, so arc $ VX $ is $ 180^\circ $, so maybe $ \overarc{VWX} $ is a typo, and should be $ \overarc{VW X} $ as major arc, so $ 360 - 130 = 230 $)

(e) $ m\angle VUW = 130^\circ $ (since central angle = arc measure)

But let's confirm part (e): $ \angle VUW $ is central, so $ m\angle VUW = m\overarc{VW} = 130^\circ $. So the answer for (e) is $ 130^\circ $.

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Explanation:

Step1: Identify Central Angle

Step2: Semicircle

Step3: Major Arc

Step4: Arc \( VWX \) Measure

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