Math Problem Statement

Solve

Solution

To solve the problem, let's analyze the provided diagram and the given conditions:

Given:

  1. MNOPMNOP is a parallelogram.
  2. NO=NQNO = NQ.
  3. M=110\angle M = 110^\circ.
  4. N2=4x\angle N_2 = 4x.

To find:

The value of xx.

Solution:

  1. Understanding the Angles:

    • Since MNOPMNOP is a parallelogram, opposite angles are equal. Therefore: M=P=110\angle M = \angle P = 110^\circ
    • The sum of the interior angles of a parallelogram is 360360^\circ, and opposite angles are equal, so: N+O=3602(110)=360220=140\angle N + \angle O = 360^\circ - 2(110^\circ) = 360^\circ - 220^\circ = 140^\circ
    • Therefore: N+O=140\angle N + \angle O = 140^\circ
  2. Examining N\angle N and O\angle O:

    • The given problem indicates that N2=4x\angle N_2 = 4x. Since NQ=NONQ = NO, triangle NQONQO is isosceles, and the angles N1\angle N_1 and O1\angle O_1 are equal. Let's call these angles yy.
    • Therefore: N1=O1=y\angle N_1 = \angle O_1 = y
    • Since N=N1+N2\angle N = \angle N_1 + \angle N_2 and O=2y\angle O = 2y, we can substitute these values into the sum: y+4x+2y=140y + 4x + 2y = 140^\circ Simplifying: 3y+4x=1403y + 4x = 140^\circ
  3. Using the Parallel Lines:

    • Since NO=NQNO = NQ, N1\angle N_1 and O1\angle O_1 are congruent, and by the property of the parallelogram and the isosceles triangle NQONQO, O1=O2=y\angle O_1 = \angle O_2 = y.
  4. Solving for xx:

    • To find yy, observe that M+N\angle M + \angle N must equal 180180^\circ (since they are consecutive angles in a parallelogram): 110+4x=180110^\circ + 4x = 180^\circ
    • Subtracting 110110^\circ from both sides: 4x=704x = 70^\circ
    • Dividing by 4: x=17.5x = 17.5^\circ

Final Answer:

The value of xx is 17.517.5^\circ.

Do you want more details or have any questions? Here are some related questions to further explore the concepts:

  1. What are the properties of angles in a parallelogram?
  2. How would the problem change if M\angle M was different?
  3. Can we determine the length of the sides if only angles are given?
  4. What happens to the values if NQNQ is not equal to NONO?
  5. How do the properties of isosceles triangles help solve this problem?

Tip: Remember, in geometry, always use the properties of shapes to relate angles and sides, as this can often simplify complex problems.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Parallelogram Properties
Isosceles Triangle Properties

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

High School