Math Problem Statement

Find the value of x in the given parallelogram.

Solution

To solve this problem:

Key Observations:

  1. In a parallelogram, opposite angles are equal.
  2. Adjacent angles in a parallelogram are supplementary (their sum is 180180^\circ).

Given Information:

  • Two angles are labeled 5656^\circ.
  • The adjacent angles are labeled 6x+46x + 4.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. The adjacent angles 5656^\circ and 6x+46x + 4 must satisfy the supplementary angle condition: 56+(6x+4)=18056 + (6x + 4) = 180

  2. Simplify the equation: 56+6x+4=18056 + 6x + 4 = 180 6x+60=1806x + 60 = 180

  3. Subtract 60 from both sides: 6x=1206x = 120

  4. Solve for xx: x=1206x = \frac{120}{6} x=20x = 20

Final Answer:

x=20x = 20

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Related Questions:

  1. What are the properties of a parallelogram's angles and diagonals?
  2. How do adjacent angles behave in other quadrilaterals?
  3. What is the significance of supplementary angles in geometry?
  4. How would the problem change if the parallelogram had different angle values?
  5. What are the other methods to verify the result in this problem?

Tip: Always verify whether your computed angles satisfy the conditions of a parallelogram!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Algebra
Supplementary Angles

Formulas

Sum of adjacent angles in a parallelogram = 180°

Theorems

Properties of parallelograms
Supplementary angles theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8