Math Problem Statement

Find the value of x using the angles in the parallelogram, where one angle is (x + 35)° and the adjacent angle is (2x - 15)°.

Solution

This is a parallelogram, as indicated by the pairs of opposite sides being marked parallel.

In a parallelogram:

  1. Opposite angles are equal.
  2. Adjacent angles are supplementary (sum up to 180°).

Let's solve for xx:

  1. Set up the equation using the property of supplementary angles: (x+35)+(2x15)=180(x + 35^\circ) + (2x - 15^\circ) = 180^\circ

  2. Combine like terms: x+2x+3515=180x + 2x + 35^\circ - 15^\circ = 180^\circ 3x+20=1803x + 20^\circ = 180^\circ

  3. Solve for xx: 3x=180203x = 180^\circ - 20^\circ 3x=1603x = 160^\circ x=1603x = \frac{160^\circ}{3} x=53.33x = 53.33^\circ

So, x=53.33x = 53.33^\circ.

Would you like more details on any step or further explanations?

Here are 5 related questions you might find interesting:

  1. How do you prove that opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal?
  2. What are the properties of the diagonals in a parallelogram?
  3. How do you find the area of a parallelogram given its base and height?
  4. How can you determine the angles of a parallelogram if given two adjacent angles?
  5. What are the conditions for a quadrilateral to be a parallelogram?

Tip: Always remember, in any polygon, the sum of the exterior angles is always 360°.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Parallelograms
Angle Properties

Formulas

(x + 35) + (2x - 15) = 180

Theorems

Supplementary Angles in Parallelograms

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10