An equilateral triangle is inscribed in a circle. Use your knowledge of equilateral triangles to strengthen your understanding of inscribed angles and their arcs. You may describe or demonstrate your knowledge of the Inscribed Angle Theorem with an equilateral triangle inscribed in a circle.
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