Math Problem Statement

Find the value of x, y, and z in the parallelogram with the given angles: 79°, (5y - 4)°, (9z - 7)°, and (x + 5)°.

Solution

Let's analyze the problem step by step.

Properties of a Parallelogram

  1. Opposite angles are equal.
  2. Adjacent angles are supplementary (sum to 180180^\circ).

Given Angles

  • One angle is 7979^\circ.
  • The opposite angle is (9z7)(9z - 7)^\circ.
  • Another angle is (x+5)(x + 5)^\circ.
  • The opposite angle is (5y4)(5y - 4)^\circ.

Step 1: Solve for zz

Since opposite angles in a parallelogram are equal: 9z7=799z - 7 = 79 Solving for zz:

9z=869z = 86

z=8699.56z = \frac{86}{9} \approx 9.56

Step 2: Solve for xx

Adjacent angles are supplementary:

79+(x+5)=18079 + (x + 5) = 180

x+84=180x + 84 = 180

x=96x = 96

Step 3: Solve for yy

Since opposite angles are equal:

5y4=x+55y - 4 = x + 5

5y4=96+55y - 4 = 96 + 5

5y4=1015y - 4 = 101

5y=1055y = 105

y=21y = 21

Final Answers

  • x=96x = 96
  • y=21y = 21
  • z9.56z \approx 9.56

Would you like a step-by-step explanation of each part?

Here are some related questions to extend your understanding:

  1. What other properties of a parallelogram can help solve angle problems?
  2. How would the solution change if it were a rectangle instead of a parallelogram?
  3. Can a parallelogram have right angles? If so, what type is it?
  4. How do you calculate the sum of all interior angles in a parallelogram?
  5. What are some real-life applications of parallelogram properties?

Tip:

Always check the sum of adjacent angles to ensure correctness in parallelogram problems!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Geometry
Parallelogram Properties

Formulas

Opposite angles in a parallelogram are equal: ∠A = ∠C, ∠B = ∠D
Adjacent angles in a parallelogram are supplementary: ∠A + ∠B = 180°

Theorems

Properties of Parallelograms

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10