Math Problem Statement

Find the measure of the three missing angles in the rhombus below.

Solution

In a rhombus, opposite angles are always equal, and the sum of the interior angles of any quadrilateral is 360360^\circ.

From the image:

  • One angle is given as 9898^\circ, which means the opposite angle zz will also be 9898^\circ.
  • Since the angles opposite are equal, we have x=z=98x = z = 98^\circ.
  • Now, to find the remaining angles, xx and yy, we use the fact that adjacent angles in a rhombus are supplementary, meaning they add up to 180180^\circ.

Thus, x+y=180x + y = 180^\circ Substituting x=98x = 98^\circ, 98+y=18098^\circ + y = 180^\circ Solving for yy, y=18098=82y = 180^\circ - 98^\circ = 82^\circ

Therefore:

  • x=98x = 98^\circ
  • y=82y = 82^\circ
  • z=98z = 98^\circ

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are five related questions for further exploration:

  1. How do the properties of a rhombus differ from a general parallelogram?
  2. What would change if this were a square instead of a rhombus?
  3. How can the angles of a rhombus be used to calculate its diagonals?
  4. How are the diagonals of a rhombus related to its angles?
  5. Can a rhombus have right angles? Why or why not?

Tip: In a rhombus, diagonals bisect each other at right angles, and they also bisect the rhombus's interior angles.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Properties of Rhombus
Angle Sum Property

Formulas

Sum of interior angles in a quadrilateral = 360°
Opposite angles of a rhombus are equal
Adjacent angles in a rhombus are supplementary (add up to 180°)

Theorems

Properties of a Rhombus

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8