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In the circle above, the measure of angle DHG can be represented by 7x - 7, and the measure of arc DG can be represented by 9x + 21.  The measure of arc DG is ___ degrees.

 Apr 2, 2021
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The measure of an arc is always 2 times the angle of the corresponding inscribed angle, so:

\(2(7x-7)=9x+21\\14x-14=9x+21\\5x=35\\x=7\)

Substitute in to get:

\(9(7)+21=\boxed{84}\)

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 Apr 2, 2021

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