Math Problem Statement

Solve for x in the quadrilateral with angles (7x + 4)°, (5x + 4)°, (4x + 9)°, and (9x - 6)°.

Solution

To solve for xx in this problem, we need to recognize that the shape shown is a quadrilateral. The sum of the internal angles in any quadrilateral is 360360^\circ.

Each angle in the quadrilateral is given in terms of xx:

  1. (7x+4)(7x + 4)^\circ
  2. (5x+4)(5x + 4)^\circ
  3. (4x+9)(4x + 9)^\circ
  4. (9x6)(9x - 6)^\circ

Adding these together and setting the sum equal to 360360^\circ, we get:

(7x+4)+(5x+4)+(4x+9)+(9x6)=360(7x + 4) + (5x + 4) + (4x + 9) + (9x - 6) = 360

Combine like terms:

7x+5x+4x+9x+4+4+96=3607x + 5x + 4x + 9x + 4 + 4 + 9 - 6 = 360

25x+11=36025x + 11 = 360

Subtract 11 from both sides:

25x=34925x = 349

Now, divide by 25:

x=34925=13.96x = \frac{349}{25} = 13.96

Since the answer choices provided are rounded whole numbers, the closest answer to x=13.96x = 13.96 is 1414.

Thus, the solution is: x14x \approx 14

Would you like further details on this solution, or do you have any questions?

Here are five related questions:

  1. What is the sum of the interior angles for a pentagon?
  2. How do you determine the sum of angles in any polygon?
  3. If one angle is given in degrees and the others in terms of xx, how does that affect the equation setup?
  4. How can we confirm that the answer choice rounding was appropriate in this case?
  5. What are other types of problems involving angle sums in polygons?

Tip: Always remember to verify the sum of angles based on the polygon's shape type; for quadrilaterals, it is always 360360^\circ.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Geometry
Angles of Polygons

Formulas

Sum of interior angles in a quadrilateral = 360°
Equation setup for sum of angles: (7x + 4) + (5x + 4) + (4x + 9) + (9x - 6) = 360

Theorems

Sum of Interior Angles Theorem for Quadrilaterals

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10