Math Problem Statement

The figure below is a rectangle. Find the value of x.

Solution

The problem shows a rectangle ABCDABCD with diagonals ACAC and BDBD intersecting at a point. For a rectangle, the diagonals are equal and bisect each other. Let's analyze the problem step-by-step:

  1. Property of the rectangle: In a rectangle, diagonals are equal, i.e., AC=BDAC = BD.

  2. The diagonals are given as:

    • AC=3x+2AC = 3x + 2
    • BD=5x6BD = 5x - 6
  3. Set the diagonals equal to each other:

3x+2=5x63x + 2 = 5x - 6

  1. Solving the equation:

3x+2=5x63x + 2 = 5x - 6 2+6=5x3x2 + 6 = 5x - 3x 8=2x8 = 2x x=4x = 4

So, the value of xx is:

x=4x = 4

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Related Questions:

  1. What is the length of diagonal ACAC for x=4x = 4?
  2. What is the length of diagonal BDBD for x=4x = 4?
  3. What other properties do diagonals of rectangles possess?
  4. How can we verify that the diagonals bisect each other in this figure?
  5. Can the same property of diagonals be applied to a square?

Tip:

In any parallelogram (including rectangles), the diagonals bisect each other, which means the point of intersection divides each diagonal into two equal halves.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Geometric Properties of Rectangles
Diagonals of Rectangles

Formulas

AC = BD
Equation Solving: 3x + 2 = 5x - 6

Theorems

Diagonals of a rectangle are equal and bisect each other.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-10