Math Problem Statement

Find the value of x, y, and z in the given parallelogram.

Solution

The diagram you've provided shows a quadrilateral with specific angle relationships. To solve for the values of xx, yy, and zz, we need to consider both the parallel lines and the internal angle relationships.

Observations:

  • The figure appears to show a parallelogram, given the pairs of parallel lines marked by arrows.
  • The angles at points AA, BB, and CC are labeled xx^\circ, yy^\circ, and 104°, respectively.
  • The exterior angle at point DD is labeled zz^\circ.

Key facts:

  • In a parallelogram, consecutive angles are supplementary, meaning they sum to 180180^\circ.
  • The exterior angle zz is supplementary to the interior angle at point CC because the exterior angle of any polygon is supplementary to its adjacent interior angle.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Angle yy at Point BB: Since angle BB and angle CC are consecutive angles in a parallelogram, they must add up to 180180^\circ. So, y+104=180y^\circ + 104^\circ = 180^\circ y=180104=76y = 180^\circ - 104^\circ = 76^\circ

  2. Angle xx at Point AA: Angle AA and angle DD are also consecutive angles in the parallelogram, so they too must sum to 180180^\circ. Since angle DD is equal to xx due to the symmetry of the parallelogram, x=y=76x = y = 76^\circ

  3. Exterior Angle zz at Point DD: The exterior angle zz is supplementary to the interior angle at point CC, which is 104°. Therefore, z+104=180z^\circ + 104^\circ = 180^\circ z=180104=76z = 180^\circ - 104^\circ = 76^\circ

Final Answers:

  • x=76x = 76^\circ
  • y=76y = 76^\circ
  • z=76z = 76^\circ

Would you like further details on any step?

Here are five related questions for further exploration:

  1. What are the properties of a parallelogram regarding angles and sides?
  2. How do you prove that consecutive angles in a parallelogram are supplementary?
  3. What is the sum of the interior angles of any quadrilateral?
  4. How does an exterior angle relate to the interior angle of any polygon?
  5. Can this approach be applied to non-parallel quadrilaterals?

Tip: In any polygon, the exterior angle is always supplementary to its adjacent interior angle!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Parallelograms
Supplementary Angles

Formulas

Sum of supplementary angles: a + b = 180°

Theorems

Properties of parallelograms
Exterior angle theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 9-10