Math Problem Statement

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Solve the given parallelogram problem using the provided information: Find the lengths of AD, AP, CD, and BD.

Solution

To solve the problem based on the provided images and the information given about the parallelogram ABCDABCD and the diagonals intersecting at point PP, we need to use the properties of diagonals in a parallelogram.

In any parallelogram, the diagonals bisect each other. This means: AP=PDandBP=PCAP = PD \quad \text{and} \quad BP = PC

1. Length of ADAD:

Since the diagonals bisect each other, we know: AB=ADAB = AD From the figure: AB=19inAB = 19 \, \text{in} Thus, AD=19inAD = 19 \, \text{in}

2. Length of APAP:

We know that diagonals are bisected, meaning: AP=PDAP = PD Also, the total length of diagonal ADAD is 19 inches. So: AP=AD2=192=9.5inAP = \frac{AD}{2} = \frac{19}{2} = 9.5 \, \text{in}

3. Length of CDCD:

Since opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal, we have: CD=AB=19inCD = AB = 19 \, \text{in}

4. Length of BDBD:

We can find the length of diagonal BDBD by adding up the given lengths of its segments: BD=BP+PD=BP+APBD = BP + PD = BP + AP From the figure, we have: BP=16in,AP=9.5inBP = 16 \, \text{in}, \quad AP = 9.5 \, \text{in} Thus: BD=16+9.5=25.5inBD = 16 + 9.5 = 25.5 \, \text{in}

Final Answers:

  • AD=19inAD = 19 \, \text{in}
  • AP=9.5inAP = 9.5 \, \text{in}
  • CD=19inCD = 19 \, \text{in}
  • BD=25.5inBD = 25.5 \, \text{in}

Would you like further clarification or details on any of the steps? Here are some related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How do diagonals of a parallelogram generally behave in terms of symmetry?
  2. What other properties can be derived from the intersection of diagonals in a parallelogram?
  3. How does the relationship between opposite sides in a parallelogram help in solving for other unknowns?
  4. What methods would you use to calculate the area of this parallelogram?
  5. Can we apply this method of bisecting diagonals to other quadrilaterals?

Tip: Always remember that the diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other, which is a key property when solving such problems.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Properties of Parallelograms
Bisected Diagonals

Formulas

AP = PD (Diagonals bisect each other)
AD = AB (Opposite sides are equal in a parallelogram)
BD = BP + PD

Theorems

Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10