GM

is tangent to circle OO at point GG, and G, S, with, left-right arrow, on top
GS
is a secant line. If m, arc, G, S, equals, 84, degreesm
GS

=84

, find m, angle, S, G, Mm∠SGM

1 answer

To find \( m\angle SGM \), we can use the properties of tangents and secants with respect to a circle.

Given:

  • \( G \) is the point of tangency where line \( GM \) is tangent to circle \( OO \).
  • \( S \) is a point on secant \( GS \).
  • The measure of arc \( GS \) (denoted \( m\arc{GS} \)) is given as \( 84^\circ \).

According to the Tangent-Secant Theorem, the angle formed by a tangent and a secant drawn from the same external point is equal to half the measure of the intercepted arc. Specifically, this can be applied as:

\[ m\angle SGM = \frac{1}{2} m\arc{GS} \]

Substituting the given value into the formula gives us:

\[ m\angle SGM = \frac{1}{2} \times 84^\circ = \frac{84^\circ}{2} = 42^\circ \]

Thus, the measure of angle \( SGM \) is:

\[ \boxed{42^\circ} \]