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In the figure, if the measure of arc FG is 118 degrees , the measure of arc FQ is 25 degrees, and FR=FG then what is angle RPG, in degrees?
Thank you in advance, ive been strugling on this problem and i need help and i would really like to understand it. I don't really understand the concept of arcs in general, can you try to explain? Its been very confusing even after being in class
+1039 To find angle \( RPG \), we need to use the information given about the arcs and the properties of angles related to them.
1. **Understanding the Arc Measures**:
- The measure of arc \( FG \) is \( 118^\circ \).
- The measure of arc \( FQ \) is \( 25^\circ \).
- It is given that \( FR = FG \), so the measure of arc \( FR \) is also \( 118^\circ \).
2. **Position of Points**:
- Points \( F, G, R, \) and \( Q \) are on a circle. The angles created by the arcs at any point are related to the measure of the arcs intercepted.
- Since \( R \) is between \( F \) and \( G \), we must consider how the angles are formed.
3. **Finding Angle \( RPG \)**:
- Angle \( RPG \) is the angle formed by the intersection of the lines \( RP \) and \( RG \).
- The measure of angle \( RPG \) will equal half the difference of the measures of the arcs it intercepts. In this case, the relevant arcs are \( FG \) and \( FQ \).
Using the formula for the angle:
\[
\text{Angle} = \frac{1}{2} \left| \text{Arc } FG - \text{Arc } FQ \right|
\]
we can plug in the arc measures:
\[
\text{Angle } RPG = \frac{1}{2} \left| 118^\circ - 25^\circ \right| = \frac{1}{2} \left| 93^\circ \right| = \frac{93^\circ}{2} = 46.5^\circ.
\]
Thus, the measure of angle \( RPG \) is \( 46.5 \) degrees (if we need integer degrees, we might round depending on the context).
Therefore, the final answer is:
\[
\boxed{46.5}
\]
degrees.
