Math Problem Statement

The adjacent angles of a parallelogram are (2x - 4)° and (3x - 1)°. Find the measures of all angles of the parallelogram. The measure of each exterior angle of a regular polygon is 60°. Find the number of sides of the polygon and hence the measure of each interior angle.

Solution

Let me solve both parts of the question step-by-step.


Part 1: The adjacent angles of a parallelogram are (2x - 4)° and (3x - 1)°. Find the measures of all angles of the parallelogram.

Key property of parallelograms: The adjacent angles of a parallelogram are supplementary, meaning their sum is 180°.

Set up the equation: (2x4)+(3x1)=180(2x - 4) + (3x - 1) = 180

Simplify: 2x4+3x1=1802x - 4 + 3x - 1 = 180 5x5=1805x - 5 = 180 5x=1855x = 185 x=37x = 37

Find the angles:

  • First angle: (2x4)=2(37)4=744=70°(2x - 4) = 2(37) - 4 = 74 - 4 = 70°
  • Second angle: (3x1)=3(37)1=1111=110°(3x - 1) = 3(37) - 1 = 111 - 1 = 110°

Since opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal:

  • Third angle = First angle = 70°70°
  • Fourth angle = Second angle = 110°110°

Final answer for Part 1: The angles of the parallelogram are 70°70°, 110°110°, 70°70°, and 110°110°.


Part 2: The measure of each exterior angle of a regular polygon is 60°. Find the number of sides of the polygon and the measure of each interior angle.

Key property of regular polygons: The measure of each exterior angle of a regular polygon is given by: Exterior Angle=360°n\text{Exterior Angle} = \frac{360°}{n} where nn is the number of sides.

Set up the equation: 60=360n60 = \frac{360}{n}

Solve for nn: n=36060=6n = \frac{360}{60} = 6

So, the polygon has 6 sides (it is a hexagon).

Find the measure of each interior angle: The sum of an exterior angle and its corresponding interior angle is 180°180°. Therefore: Interior Angle=180°60°=120°\text{Interior Angle} = 180° - 60° = 120°

Final answer for Part 2:

  • The polygon has 6 sides.
  • Each interior angle is 120°120°.

Summary of Answers:

  1. The angles of the parallelogram are 70°70°, 110°110°, 70°70°, and 110°110°.
  2. The polygon has 6 sides, and each interior angle is 120°120°.

Let me know if you need further clarifications or details!


5 Related Questions:

  1. What is the formula for the sum of interior angles of a polygon?
  2. How do you find the measure of an exterior angle when the number of sides is known?
  3. Can a parallelogram have all four angles equal? If yes, what is it called?
  4. What are the properties of opposite angles in a parallelogram?
  5. How do you find the measure of each angle in a regular octagon?

1 Tip:

Always remember that the sum of adjacent angles in a parallelogram is 180°180°, and the sum of exterior angles in any polygon is always 360°360°, regardless of the number of sides.

Ask a new question for Free

By Image

Drop file here or Click Here to upload

Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Properties of parallelograms
Exterior angles of polygons
Interior angles of polygons

Formulas

Adjacent angles of a parallelogram are supplementary: A + B = 180°
Measure of each exterior angle of a regular polygon: Exterior Angle = 360° / n
Relationship between exterior and interior angles: Interior Angle = 180° - Exterior Angle

Theorems

Sum of adjacent angles in a parallelogram equals 180°
Sum of exterior angles of any polygon equals 360°

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 8-10