Math Problem Statement

Given parallelogram ABCD with angles \( (x + 40)^\circ \) and \( (x - 40)^\circ \), what is the value of \(x\)?

Solution

Let's analyze the problem.

The question involves parallelogram ABCDABCD, where two angles are labeled as:

  • A=(x+40)\angle A = (x + 40)^\circ
  • D=(x40)\angle D = (x - 40)^\circ.

Step 1: Properties of a parallelogram

In any parallelogram:

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

Here, A\angle A and D\angle D are adjacent angles, so: A+D=180\angle A + \angle D = 180^\circ

Step 2: Substitute the given angles

We are given: A=(x+40)andD=(x40).\angle A = (x + 40)^\circ \quad \text{and} \quad \angle D = (x - 40)^\circ.

Substitute these into the equation for supplementary angles: (x+40)+(x40)=180(x + 40) + (x - 40) = 180

Step 3: Simplify the equation

Combine like terms: x+40+x40=180x + 40 + x - 40 = 180 2x=1802x = 180

Step 4: Solve for xx

Divide both sides by 2: x=90x = 90

Final Answer:

The value of xx is 90.


Let me know if you'd like a more detailed explanation or if you have other questions. Here are some related questions to explore further:

  1. What are the properties of the diagonals in a parallelogram?
  2. How can you prove that opposite angles in a parallelogram are equal?
  3. If two adjacent angles in a quadrilateral add up to 180180^\circ, is the shape always a parallelogram?
  4. What are the formulas to find the area of a parallelogram?
  5. How can we determine the missing angles in a parallelogram if only one angle is given?

Tip: In a parallelogram, the sum of adjacent angles is always 180180^\circ. Use this property to find unknown angles.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Parallelogram Properties
Supplementary Angles

Formulas

Sum of adjacent angles in a parallelogram = 180°

Theorems

Adjacent Angles in a Parallelogram are Supplementary

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10