Math Problem Statement

In the below figure. Find x
In the below figure. Find x

Solution

Let's analyze each figure one by one to find the value of xx.

First Image

  1. Given Angles:

    • Angle 1: 120120^\circ
    • Angle 2: 5050^\circ
    • Angle 3: 8080^\circ
    • We need to find xx.
  2. Explanation:

    • The three given angles (50°, 80°, and 120°) and xx together form a quadrilateral.
    • The sum of the interior angles of any quadrilateral is 360360^\circ.
  3. Calculation: 120+50+80+x=360120^\circ + 50^\circ + 80^\circ + x = 360^\circ 250+x=360250^\circ + x = 360^\circ x=360250=110x = 360^\circ - 250^\circ = 110^\circ

Second Image

  1. Given Angles:

    • DAB=y\angle DAB = y
    • ABC=100\angle ABC = 100^\circ
    • CDA=120\angle CDA = 120^\circ
    • We need to find xx and yy.
  2. Explanation:

    • DAB\angle DAB and ABC\angle ABC are consecutive interior angles on the same side of a transversal cutting through parallel lines. Therefore, they are supplementary: y+100=180y + 100^\circ = 180^\circ y=180100=80y = 180^\circ - 100^\circ = 80^\circ

    • Similarly, DAB\angle DAB and CDA\angle CDA are consecutive interior angles on the other side, and so: 120+x=180120^\circ + x = 180^\circ x=180120=60x = 180^\circ - 120^\circ = 60^\circ

Summary

  • In the first figure, x=110x = 110^\circ.
  • In the second figure, x=60x = 60^\circ and y=80y = 80^\circ.

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are some related questions you might consider:

  1. How can you determine the sum of interior angles in different polygons?
  2. What are the properties of supplementary angles in a quadrilateral?
  3. How do parallel lines and transversals influence angle calculations?
  4. How can knowing one angle in a trapezoid help you find the others?
  5. What other methods can be used to verify the results in angle-related problems?

Tip: Always remember that the sum of the interior angles in a polygon with nn sides is (n2)×180(n-2) \times 180^\circ.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angles
Quadrilaterals
Consecutive Interior Angles
Supplementary Angles

Formulas

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Theorems

Sum of interior angles of a quadrilateral
Properties of supplementary angles

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9