Math Problem Statement

Solve for x, y and z

Solution

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Based on your description, the problem involves two similar trapezoids, ABCD and PQRS. In similar trapezoids, corresponding angles are equal, and the ratios of corresponding sides are proportional.

Let's solve this step by step:

  1. Identify Corresponding Sides:

    • From the larger trapezoid ABCD:
      • AB=5AB = 5 cm, BC=2xBC = 2x cm, CD=7CD = 7 cm, and DA=3zDA = 3z cm.
    • From the smaller trapezoid PQRS:
      • PQ=3PQ = 3 cm, QR=4QR = 4 cm, RS=7RS = 7 cm, and SP=2ySP = 2y cm.
  2. Set Up Proportions Based on Similarity:

    • Since ABCDPQRS\triangle ABCD \sim \triangle PQRS, corresponding sides are proportional: ABPQ=BCQR=CDRS=DASP\frac{AB}{PQ} = \frac{BC}{QR} = \frac{CD}{RS} = \frac{DA}{SP}
  3. Apply the Proportions:

    • From the proportions: 53=2x4=77=3z2y\frac{5}{3} = \frac{2x}{4} = \frac{7}{7} = \frac{3z}{2y}
  4. Solve for xx, yy, and zz:

    • For xx: 53=2x45×4=3×2x20=6xx=206=1033.33cm\frac{5}{3} = \frac{2x}{4} \Rightarrow 5 \times 4 = 3 \times 2x \Rightarrow 20 = 6x \Rightarrow x = \frac{20}{6} = \frac{10}{3} \approx 3.33 \, \text{cm}
    • For yy and zz, use the proportion: 53=3z2y\frac{5}{3} = \frac{3z}{2y} But we need an additional condition to solve for both yy and zz. Let me analyze if there’s a relationship between the values of yy and zz given in the image.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Similarity of Shapes
Proportions

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12