5
QuizMultiple Choice
Secants, Tangents, and Angles
Question 5 • *STPSB_Geometry 2627 Treigle
Circle Q is shown. Secant L N and tangent P N intersect at point N outside of the circle. Secant L N intersects the circle at point M. Arc M P is y, arc L P is x, and arc M L is z.
Answer
A
m∠MNP = (x – y)
B
m∠MNP = (x + y)C
m∠MNP = (z + y)D
m∠MNP = (z – y)