Step 1: Complete the proof for the case where one side of the inscribed angle passes through the center O.
Let m(∠OBA)=θ. Since △OAB is an isosceles triangle with OA=OB (radii), the base angles are equal: m(∠OAB)=m(∠OBA)=θ.
The central angle ∠AOC is an exterior angle to △OAB.
m(∠AOC)=m(∠OAB)+m(∠OBA)
m(∠AOC)=θ+θ
m(∠AOC)=2θ
The measure of the central angle ∠AOC is equal to the measure of the arc it subtends, arc AC.
m(arcAC)=m(∠AOC)=2θ
Since m(∠ABC)=m(∠OBA)=θ, we can substitute θ=21m(arcAC).
Therefore, for this case:
m(∠ABC)=21m(arcAC)
Step 2: Prove the theorem for the case where the center O is inside the inscribed angle (as shown in Figure 5.66).
Draw a diameter BD from vertex B through the center O.
This divides ∠ABC into two angles: ∠ABD and ∠DBC.
m(∠ABC)=m(∠ABD)+m(∠DBC)
Both ∠ABD and ∠DBC have one side as a diameter (BD). Applying the result from Step 1:
m(∠ABD)=21m(arcAD)
m(∠DBC)=21m(arcDC)
Substitute these into the equation for m(∠ABC):
m(∠ABC)=21m(arcAD)+21m(arcDC)
m(∠ABC)=21(m(arcAD)+m(arcDC))
By the Arc Addition Postulate, $m(arc AD)