Math Problem Statement

Solve for x and y in the given parallelogram geometry problem, where angles and algebraic expressions are involved.

Solution

This problem involves a parallelogram, where we will apply geometric angle properties to solve for xx and yy.

Key Observations:

  1. Opposite Angles in a Parallelogram: Opposite angles are equal.
  2. Supplementary Angles: Adjacent angles in a parallelogram are supplementary, i.e., their sum is 180180^\circ.
  3. The diagonal divides the parallelogram into two congruent triangles, giving additional relationships.

Step 1: Use the angles provided

  • One angle is 3131^\circ, and its adjacent angle is 9898^\circ. Their sum confirms 31+98=12931^\circ + 98^\circ = 129^\circ, so they satisfy the geometry rules.

Step 2: Solve for 6x+36x + 3

  • Angle 6x+36x + 3 is opposite 9898^\circ, so: 6x+3=986x + 3 = 98 6x=95    x=95615.836x = 95 \implies x = \frac{95}{6} \approx 15.83

Step 3: Solve for 4y+24y + 2

  • Angle 4y+24y + 2 is opposite 3131^\circ, so: 4y+2=314y + 2 = 31 4y=29    y=294=7.254y = 29 \implies y = \frac{29}{4} = 7.25

Final Answer:

x=956 or approximately 15.83,y=294 or 7.25x = \frac{95}{6} \text{ or approximately } 15.83, \quad y = \frac{29}{4} \text{ or } 7.25

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Follow-Up Questions:

  1. What are the properties of diagonals in a parallelogram, and how do they help solve angle problems?
  2. Can supplementary angles exist in other geometric shapes besides parallelograms?
  3. Why are opposite angles in parallelograms always equal?
  4. How would the solution change if additional angles were labeled?
  5. What are the formulas to calculate interior and exterior angles of polygons?

Tip:

When solving geometry problems, always verify relationships like supplementary, opposite, or complementary angles for consistency.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Algebra
Properties of Parallelograms

Formulas

Sum of adjacent angles in a parallelogram = 180°
Opposite angles in a parallelogram are equal

Theorems

Properties of parallelograms
Supplementary angles theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10