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Briefly explain the inscribed angle theorem and one common misconception about it.

## Inscribed Angle Theorem **The theorem states:** An inscribed angle is half the measure of the central angle that subtends the same arc. In other words, if an angle has its vertex on a circle and its sides pass through two points on the circle, that angle measures half of the central angle formed by connecting those same two points to the circle's center. **Formula:** Inscribed angle = ½ × Central angle (or ½ × intercepted arc) ## Common Misconception **Misconception:** Students often think the inscribed angle theorem only works when the angle is in a specific position, such as when the arc is directly "above" the vertex. **Reality:** The theorem holds true for ANY inscribed angle intercepting the same arc, regardless of where the vertex sits on the circle (as long as it's on the major arc looking at the minor arc, or vice versa). All inscribed angles intercepting the same arc are equal to each other—this is sometimes called the "inscribed angle corollary."