Math Problem Statement

Show that ABCD is a trapezium based on the given angles in the diagram.

Solution

To show that ABCDABCD is a trapezium, we need to verify that one pair of opposite sides of the quadrilateral is parallel. This can be done by checking if the corresponding angles along these sides add up to 180180^\circ, as this is a property of parallel lines.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Identify the given angles:

    • At AA: 2x+152x + 15^\circ
    • At BB: 4x+154x + 15^\circ
    • At CC: 4x+84x + 8^\circ
    • At DD: 3x3x^\circ
  2. Trapezium Property: A quadrilateral is a trapezium if one pair of opposite sides is parallel. To verify this, we need to check if the angles on the same side of one pair of opposite sides (for example, ABAB and CDCD) are supplementary (180180^\circ).

  3. Check ABCDAB \parallel CD:

    • Angles at AA and DD: Check if (2x+15)+(3x)=180(2x + 15) + (3x) = 180: 2x+15+3x=1802x + 15 + 3x = 180 5x+15=1805x + 15 = 180 5x=165x=335x = 165 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x = 33
  4. Substitute x=33x = 33 into all angles:

    • At AA: 2(33)+15=66+15=812(33) + 15 = 66 + 15 = 81^\circ
    • At BB: 4(33)+15=132+15=1474(33) + 15 = 132 + 15 = 147^\circ
    • At CC: 4(33)+8=132+8=1404(33) + 8 = 132 + 8 = 140^\circ
    • At DD: 3(33)=993(33) = 99^\circ
  5. Verify parallelism:

    • For ABCDAB \parallel CD, check if Angle at A+Angle at D=180\text{Angle at } A + \text{Angle at } D = 180^\circ: 81+99=18081 + 99 = 180^\circ This is true, so ABCDAB \parallel CD.
  6. Conclusion: Since one pair of opposite sides is parallel, ABCDABCD is a trapezium.


Do you have any questions or would you like more details?
Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. How can you verify if a quadrilateral is a parallelogram using angles?
  2. What are the properties of a trapezium that distinguish it from other quadrilaterals?
  3. How would the solution change if the angles at AA and DD did not sum to 180180^\circ?
  4. What is the sum of all interior angles of any quadrilateral, and how can you use it here?
  5. If x=30x = 30, can ABCDABCD still be a trapezium? Why or why not?

Tip: Always double-check angle sums and substituting values to avoid small calculation errors!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Properties of Quadrilaterals
Parallel Lines
Supplementary Angles

Formulas

Sum of angles along parallel lines equals 180°
Substitution of variables to solve equations

Theorems

Trapezium Definition
Supplementary Angles Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10