How to Find the Measure of an Arc?

Use the central angle measure: the measure of a minor arc equals the measure of its central angle

For a major arc, subtract the minor arc measure from 360°

If two arcs are congruent, they have equal measures

If an inscribed angle intercepts an arc, the arc measure is twice the inscribed angle measure

If an angle is formed by two chords, secants, or tangents, use the appropriate arc-angle relationship to solve for the arc measure

Add adjacent arc measures to find the measure of a larger arc

Use the full circle total: all arcs around a circle add up to 360°

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