Given a circle with center O, determine if arc SLY is a minor arc, a major arc, or...
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Problem
Given a circle with center O, determine if arc SLY is a minor arc, a major arc, or a semicircle.
Step-by-step solution
The central angle subtended by arc SY is 135 degrees. Arc SLY includes arc SY and arc YL. The arc SY is a minor arc since its measure is less than 180 degrees. Arc SLY is greater than 180 degrees, making it a major arc.
Answer
B. Major arc