Math Problem Statement

In the given figure, ABCD is a parallelogram. Find the angles x, y, and z.

Solution

To solve for the angles xx, yy, and zz in the parallelogram ABCDABCD, let’s analyze the figure step-by-step.

  1. Since ABCDABCD is a parallelogram, opposite angles are equal. Therefore:

    • DAB=BCD\angle DAB = \angle BCD
    • ABC=CDA\angle ABC = \angle CDA
  2. From the diagram, we know:

    • ABC=70\angle ABC = 70^\circ
    • BCD=38\angle BCD = 38^\circ
  3. Since BCD=38\angle BCD = 38^\circ, by the property of a parallelogram, the opposite angle DAB\angle DAB (or angle zz) must also be 3838^\circ.

    Therefore: z=38z = 38^\circ

  4. For a parallelogram, adjacent angles are supplementary. This means: ABC+CDA=180\angle ABC + \angle CDA = 180^\circ Given that ABC=70\angle ABC = 70^\circ, we can find CDA\angle CDA (angle xx) as follows: x=18070=110x = 180^\circ - 70^\circ = 110^\circ

  5. Since DAB\angle DAB and BCD\angle BCD are also opposite angles in the parallelogram, y=70y = 70^\circ.

To summarize:

  • x=110x = 110^\circ
  • y=70y = 70^\circ
  • z=38z = 38^\circ

Would you like a more detailed explanation or have any further questions?

Here are 5 related questions to explore further:

  1. What are the properties of a parallelogram regarding its angles and sides?
  2. How would you find angles in a different type of quadrilateral, like a trapezoid?
  3. How would this problem change if ABCDABCD was a rectangle?
  4. What role do supplementary angles play in solving problems involving parallelograms?
  5. How would you use similar methods to find unknown angles in triangles?

Tip: In parallelograms, remember that opposite angles are always equal, and adjacent angles are supplementary. This can help in solving for unknown angles quickly.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Parallelogram Properties
Supplementary Angles
Opposite Angles

Formulas

Sum of supplementary angles = 180°

Theorems

Properties of Parallelograms

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10