Math Problem Statement

What is the value of x in the figure shown below?

Solution

To find the value of xx in the given figure, let’s analyze the information provided.

  1. The quadrilateral ABCDABCD has sides labeled, and a diagonal ACAC divides it into two triangles.
  2. We are given:
    • CAB=35\angle CAB = 35^\circ
    • ABC=92\angle ABC = 92^\circ
    • The lengths AB=3.4AB = 3.4, CD=3.4CD = 3.4, BC=4.7BC = 4.7, and AD=4.7AD = 4.7.
  3. We need to find xx^\circ, which is the measure of CDB\angle CDB.

Step-by-Step Solution

Since ABCDABCD is a quadrilateral, and specifically, appears to be a parallelogram due to opposite sides being equal (i.e., AB=CDAB = CD and AD=BCAD = BC), we can apply the following properties:

  1. Opposite Angles in a Parallelogram: Opposite angles are equal, and consecutive angles are supplementary (sum up to 180180^\circ).

  2. Using the Triangle ACB\triangle ACB:

    • Since CAB=35\angle CAB = 35^\circ and ABC=92\angle ABC = 92^\circ, we can find BCA\angle BCA: BCA=180CABABC=1803592=53\angle BCA = 180^\circ - \angle CAB - \angle ABC = 180^\circ - 35^\circ - 92^\circ = 53^\circ
  3. Finding xx:

    • Since BCA=53\angle BCA = 53^\circ, and opposite angles in a parallelogram are equal, x=53x = 53^\circ.

Answer

x=53x = 53^\circ

Would you like more detailed reasoning or further explanation on any part of this solution?


  1. How would the answer change if the shape wasn’t a parallelogram?
  2. Can we use any other methods to verify that this is indeed a parallelogram?
  3. What properties of parallelograms are essential for solving this problem?
  4. Are there any specific theorems applicable to diagonals in parallelograms?
  5. How can we solve similar problems involving unknown angles in other quadrilaterals?

Tip: Always check if a quadrilateral has parallel opposite sides or equal opposite angles to identify it as a parallelogram.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angles in Quadrilaterals
Properties of Parallelograms

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle = 180°
Sum of angles in a quadrilateral = 360°

Theorems

Opposite angles in a parallelogram are equal
Consecutive angles in a parallelogram are supplementary

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10