Math Problem Statement

In the following figure of a ship, ABDH and CEFG are two parallelograms. Find the value of x.

Solution

In this figure, two parallelograms ABDHABDH and CEFGCEFG are given, and we are asked to find the value of xx.

Step-by-step Solution:

  1. The point OO is the intersection of the diagonals of both parallelograms.

  2. In a parallelogram, opposite angles are equal, and the diagonals bisect each other. This means that:

    • The angle BCD\angle BCD and DCE\angle DCE should be equal, as diagonals bisect the angles at the intersection.
    • Both of these angles are labeled as xx.
  3. From the geometry of the diagram:

    • The angle at point CC is given as 130130^\circ.
    • The external angle at FF, i.e., GFE=30\angle GFE = 30^\circ.

Using angle properties:

At point OO, we have: BCD+DCE+BCD=360.\angle BCD + \angle DCE + \angle BCD = 360^\circ. Since both angles BCDBCD and DCEDCE are equal to xx, we can write: 2x+130=180.2x + 130^\circ = 180^\circ.

Solving for xx:

2x=180130=50,2x = 180^\circ - 130^\circ = 50^\circ, x=502=25.x = \frac{50^\circ}{2} = 25^\circ.

Thus, the value of xx is 2525^\circ.

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Related Questions:

  1. How do we use properties of parallelograms to find missing angles?
  2. How are diagonals of parallelograms useful in geometric proofs?
  3. What are the rules for external angles in polygons like parallelograms?
  4. How can bisected angles at diagonals help solve for unknown values?
  5. Can you generalize the solution method for other parallelograms with different angle values?

Tip:

Always remember that in a parallelogram, opposite angles are equal and diagonals bisect each other. This is useful when solving for unknown angles at diagonal intersections.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Parallelograms
Angle Properties

Formulas

Opposite angles in parallelograms are equal
Sum of angles around a point is 360°

Theorems

Parallelogram angle properties
Angle bisector theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12