Math Problem Statement

What is the value of y in the parallelogram shown in the image, where one angle is labeled 42°?

Solution

The image you provided shows a parallelogram with some angles and a variable yy to solve for. From the visible part of the diagram:

  • The angle on the left is labeled as 4242^\circ.
  • The angles on the top and bottom appear to be the internal angles of the parallelogram.
  • The opposite sides of the parallelogram are parallel, which suggests that we can use the properties of parallelograms to solve for the unknowns.

Let me guide you through solving for yy:

Key Properties of Parallelograms:

  1. Opposite angles are equal.
  2. Adjacent angles are supplementary (i.e., they sum up to 180180^\circ).

Steps to Solve for yy:

  • The angle adjacent to the 4242^\circ angle should be 18042=138180^\circ - 42^\circ = 138^\circ because adjacent angles in a parallelogram are supplementary.
  • Since opposite angles in a parallelogram are equal, the angle marked yy should be equal to the adjacent angle, i.e., y=138y = 138^\circ.

Therefore, y=138y = 138^\circ.

Let me know if you would like further details or if you have any questions!


Related Questions:

  1. How do you calculate the area of a parallelogram?
  2. Can a parallelogram have four right angles?
  3. What is the sum of the interior angles of any quadrilateral?
  4. How do opposite sides in a parallelogram compare in length?
  5. What is the relationship between the diagonals of a parallelogram?

Tip: Always use properties like symmetry and angle relationships to simplify geometry problems in figures like parallelograms.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angles in Parallelograms

Formulas

Adjacent angles in parallelograms sum to 180°

Theorems

Opposite Angles Theorem
Supplementary Angles in Parallelogram

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8