Math Problem Statement

Work out the size of angle x. You must show your working which may be on the diagram.

Solution

The question asks to determine the size of angle xx in a quadrilateral. The diagram provided shows that:

  • AB=AC=ADAB = AC = AD (all sides are equal),
  • BAD=90\angle BAD = 90^\circ,
  • ABC=72\angle ABC = 72^\circ.

Analyzing the Problem:

  1. The triangle ABDABD is isosceles since AB=ADAB = AD, and one of the angles (BAD\angle BAD) is 9090^\circ.

  2. The angles in triangle ABDABD must sum to 180180^\circ. Thus, the sum of the other two angles, ABD\angle ABD and ADB\angle ADB, must equal 9090^\circ. Since the triangle is isosceles, ABD=ADB\angle ABD = \angle ADB. Therefore, ABD=ADB=902=45\angle ABD = \angle ADB = \frac{90^\circ}{2} = 45^\circ.

  3. Now look at quadrilateral ABCDABCD. The total interior angles of a quadrilateral sum to 360360^\circ. Using the known angles:

    • BAD=90\angle BAD = 90^\circ,
    • ABC=72\angle ABC = 72^\circ,
    • ABD=45\angle ABD = 45^\circ.
  4. To find x\angle x (or ACD\angle ACD): x=360(90+72+45)=360207=153.\angle x = 360^\circ - (90^\circ + 72^\circ + 45^\circ) = 360^\circ - 207^\circ = 153^\circ.

Thus, x\angle x should be 153153^\circ, not 72° as stated in the answer provided in the worksheet.

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Here are five related questions:

  1. How do you calculate the sum of angles in any polygon?
  2. How do you determine angles in isosceles triangles?
  3. What is the significance of the property AB=AC=ADAB = AC = AD in this problem?
  4. How would the problem change if one of the sides was not equal?
  5. What are the key properties of cyclic quadrilaterals?

Tip:

For any quadrilateral, always remember that the interior angles sum to 360360^\circ.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angles in Quadrilaterals
Isosceles Triangle

Formulas

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

Theorems

Isosceles triangle theorem

Suitable Grade Level

High School