Math Problem Statement

What is the value of x for the given parallelogram where the opposite angles are 6x° and 4x°?

Solution

The image shows a quadrilateral with two pairs of opposite angles marked with expressions 6x6x^\circ and 4x4x^\circ. This quadrilateral appears to be a parallelogram since opposite sides are marked as equal (as indicated by the same number of marks on opposite sides).

Key Properties of a Parallelogram

  1. Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal.
  2. The sum of the interior angles of a parallelogram is 360360^\circ.

Solving for xx

Since the quadrilateral is a parallelogram: Sum of all interior angles=360\text{Sum of all interior angles} = 360^\circ

We have: 2(6x)+2(4x)=3602(6x) + 2(4x) = 360

Simplify the equation: 12x+8x=36012x + 8x = 360

Combine like terms: 20x=36020x = 360

Solve for xx: x=18x = 18

Conclusion

The value of xx is 18.

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Related Questions:

  1. How do we calculate the individual angles of the parallelogram after finding xx?
  2. What are the properties of different types of quadrilaterals?
  3. How can we verify that the given figure is indeed a parallelogram?
  4. What happens to the angle measures if this were a different type of quadrilateral?
  5. Can a parallelogram have all equal sides and angles? What is it called?

Tip:

When dealing with geometry problems involving angles, always consider the properties of the shapes and use algebra to find unknown values efficiently.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Algebra
Properties of Parallelograms

Formulas

Sum of angles in a quadrilateral = 360°
Opposite angles in a parallelogram are equal

Theorems

Parallelogram Angle Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10