Math Problem Statement

find the value of "x"

Solution

The image you've provided shows a rhombus PQRSPQRS with the following information given:

  • Side PS=xPS = x
  • Side PR=xPR = x
  • Diagonal SQ=3x7SQ = 3x - 7
  • Diagonal OR=2x3OR = 2x - 3

In a rhombus, the diagonals bisect each other at right angles and are equal in length, but they are not equal to each other. However, all four sides of a rhombus are equal in length.

Since PS=PRPS = PR, and both of these are equal to the sides PQPQ and QRQR, we can set up an equation using the property that the diagonals bisect each other.

Given that the diagonals of a rhombus are equal, the equation to find xx will be:

3x7=2x33x - 7 = 2x - 3

Let's solve for xx:

3x7=2x33x - 7 = 2x - 3

Subtract 2x2x from both sides:

x7=3x - 7 = -3

Add 7 to both sides:

x=4x = 4

So, the value of xx is 4\boxed{4}.

Would you like more details, or do you have any questions?

Here are five related questions:

  1. How do we verify that all sides of a rhombus are equal after finding xx?
  2. What is the relationship between the diagonals in a rhombus?
  3. How would the problem change if the figure was a square instead of a rhombus?
  4. Can you find the lengths of the diagonals after determining xx?
  5. What would be the area of the rhombus using the given diagonal lengths?

Tip: Always check if the diagonals bisect each other at right angles when solving problems involving rhombuses.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Rhombus properties

Formulas

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Theorems

Properties of diagonals in a rhombus

Suitable Grade Level

High school