Constructing a segment of a circle subtending a given angle

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In this exercise you are given an angle XYZ. Your task is to construct a segment of the circle with one end at R which subtends the angle XYZ on the circle. Once you have finished the construction, you can use the angle measurement tool to confirm that the angle is the correct size. You may find the exercise on transferring an angle very useful!

In the diagram below you can see an example. The angle DEF is given, and in the circle the segment AC subtends an angle ABC equal to DEF.


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