When two lines intersect outside a circle to form , the general formula for the measure of is , where x and y are the intercepted arcs. This formula can be used when two secants form . Describe two other situations to which this formula can apply.

Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information:The three situations that the formula can be applied to include two secants intersecting the circle, a secant and a tangent intersecting the circle, and two tangents intersecting the circle. All three types of situations contain two lines intersecting to form an angle, as well as two intercepted arcs.
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