Math Problem Statement

1. Consider the following parallelogram. Find the values of the unknowns x, y, z. 2. The following figures GUNS and RUNS are parallelograms. Find x and y (Lengths are in cm).

Solution

Let's solve the problems step by step.

1. Parallelogram ABCDABCD:

We are asked to find the values of xx, yy, and zz for this parallelogram.

  • Angle properties of a parallelogram: Opposite angles are equal, and adjacent angles are supplementary (sum to 180°).

Given that B=100\angle B = 100^\circ, we can deduce the following:

  • D=B=100\angle D = \angle B = 100^\circ (since opposite angles in a parallelogram are equal). Therefore, y=100y = 100^\circ.
  • A+B=180\angle A + \angle B = 180^\circ (adjacent angles in a parallelogram are supplementary), so: A=180100=80\angle A = 180^\circ - 100^\circ = 80^\circ Thus, z=80z = 80^\circ.

Now, because A=C\angle A = \angle C (opposite angles), we have:

  • x=80x = 80^\circ.

Summary of results:

  • x=80x = 80^\circ
  • y=100y = 100^\circ
  • z=80z = 80^\circ

2. Parallelograms GUNSGUNS and RUNSRUNS:

(i) Parallelogram GUNSGUNS:

We are given:

  • GU=3y1GU = 3y - 1 and NS=18NS = 18
  • GS=3xGS = 3x and UN=26UN = 26

Since opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal:

  • GU=NSGU = NS, so: 3y1=183y - 1 = 18 Solving for yy: 3y=19y=1936.333y = 19 \quad \Rightarrow \quad y = \frac{19}{3} \approx 6.33
  • GS=UNGS = UN, so: 3x=26x=2638.673x = 26 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x = \frac{26}{3} \approx 8.67

Results for (i):

  • x=8.67x = 8.67 cm
  • y=6.33y = 6.33 cm

(ii) Parallelogram RUNSRUNS:

We are given:

  • RO=r+yRO = r + y, ON=y+7ON = y + 7
  • RU=20RU = 20, SU=16SU = 16

Since diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other, the diagonals divide into equal parts, so:

  • RO=ONRO = ON, implying: r+y=y+7r + y = y + 7 Simplifying, we get: r=7r = 7

Since this is the only unknown provided, the value of rr is 77.

Result for (ii):

  • r=7r = 7

Summary of Solutions:

  1. x=80x = 80^\circ, y=100y = 100^\circ, z=80z = 80^\circ
  2. (i) x8.67x \approx 8.67 cm, y6.33y \approx 6.33 cm (ii) r=7r = 7

Would you like more details or clarification on any step?

Here are some related questions to further your understanding:

  1. What are the properties of diagonals in a parallelogram?
  2. How do opposite angles in a parallelogram relate to each other?
  3. Why are adjacent angles in a parallelogram always supplementary?
  4. How do we know that diagonals bisect each other in a parallelogram?
  5. What other quadrilaterals share properties with parallelograms?

Tip: In a parallelogram, opposite sides are always equal in length, and diagonals bisect each other, making calculations easier when finding unknowns.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Parallelograms
Algebra

Formulas

Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal
Adjacent angles in a parallelogram are supplementary
Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal
Diagonals bisect each other

Theorems

Parallelogram Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9