Math Problem Statement

Find the angles of a parallelogram ABCD in which three angle equals to two angle B

Solution

In a parallelogram, opposite angles are equal, and the sum of adjacent angles is always 180180^\circ.

Let's assume that the angles of the parallelogram ABCD are as follows:

  • Angle A=xA = x
  • Angle B=yB = y
  • Angle C=xC = x (since opposite angles are equal)
  • Angle D=yD = y (since opposite angles are equal)

According to the problem, three of the angles are equal to two times angle BB. This implies that:

  • Angle A=2yA = 2y
  • Angle C=2yC = 2y
  • Angle D=yD = y

Now we can set up an equation using the property that the sum of adjacent angles in a parallelogram is 180180^\circ. Let's take angles AA and BB: A+B=180A + B = 180^\circ Substitute A=2yA = 2y and B=yB = y: 2y+y=1802y + y = 180^\circ 3y=1803y = 180^\circ y=60y = 60^\circ

Now that we know y=60y = 60^\circ, we can calculate the other angles:

  • A=2y=2×60=120A = 2y = 2 \times 60^\circ = 120^\circ
  • C=2y=120C = 2y = 120^\circ
  • D=y=60D = y = 60^\circ

Thus, the angles of the parallelogram ABCD are:

  • Angle A=120A = 120^\circ
  • Angle B=60B = 60^\circ
  • Angle C=120C = 120^\circ
  • Angle D=60D = 60^\circ

Summary:

  • Angle A=120A = 120^\circ
  • Angle B=60B = 60^\circ
  • Angle C=120C = 120^\circ
  • Angle D=60D = 60^\circ

Would you like a more detailed explanation or have any questions about this solution?

Here are some related questions:

  1. How can we prove that the sum of adjacent angles in a parallelogram is always 180°?
  2. What is the difference between the angles in a rhombus and a parallelogram?
  3. Can a parallelogram have all angles equal? If so, what kind of parallelogram would it be?
  4. How do the properties of the diagonals of a parallelogram relate to its angles?
  5. What happens if one of the angles of a parallelogram is a right angle?

Tip: Always remember that in a parallelogram, opposite angles are congruent, and adjacent angles sum to 180180^\circ.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Properties of Parallelograms
Angles

Formulas

Sum of adjacent angles in a parallelogram: A + B = 180°
Opposite angles in a parallelogram are equal: A = C, B = D

Theorems

Angle properties of parallelograms

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8