Answer:
66°
Step-by-step explanation:
See attached picture.
When an angle intercepts an arc, ARC AC, and forms in the center [central angle], the angle has SAME measure as the ARC AC [denoted by x]. When the angle formed is on the opposite side, it has a measure HALF of that ARC AC [denoted [tex]0.5x[/tex] ]
If you look at the problem given, ∠DBC is intercepted by ARC DC and falls in the opposite side of the circle, NOT in the CENTER. Hence ∠DBC has a measure that is HALF of ARC DC.
There are 360 degrees in a circle. ARC DB has 2 endpoints that are the diameter of the circle, so ARC DB has a measure of 180 degrees. Also,
ARC DB = ARC DC + ARC CB
ARC DB = ARC DC + 48
180 = ARC DC + 48
ARC DC = 180 - 48 = 132
Since, ∠DBC = 0.5 * ARC DC, we have:
∠DBC = 0.5 * (132)
∠DBC = 66
Our answer is the second choice of 66°.
