Math Problem Statement

Find the value of x, y, and z in the parallelogram below.

Solution

To solve for xx, yy, and zz in the given parallelogram:

Properties of a Parallelogram:

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

From the diagram:

  • One angle is 9393^\circ.
  • The opposite angle is 7y+2-7y + 2, so we equate 7y+2=93-7y + 2 = 93.
  • Adjacent angles 9393^\circ and 4z5-4z - 5 are supplementary, so 93+(4z5)=18093 + (-4z - 5) = 180.
  • Opposite angles 2x+3-2x + 3 and 4z5-4z - 5 are equal, so 2x+3=4z5-2x + 3 = -4z - 5.

Step 1: Solve for yy

7y+2=93-7y + 2 = 93 7y=91-7y = 91 y=13y = -13

Step 2: Solve for zz

93+(4z5)=18093 + (-4z - 5) = 180 934z5=18093 - 4z - 5 = 180 884z=18088 - 4z = 180 4z=92-4z = 92 z=23z = -23

Step 3: Solve for xx

Using 2x+3=4z5-2x + 3 = -4z - 5: 2x+3=4(23)5-2x + 3 = -4(-23) - 5 2x+3=925-2x + 3 = 92 - 5 2x+3=87-2x + 3 = 87 2x=84-2x = 84 x=42x = -42

Final Values:

  • x=42x = -42
  • y=13y = -13
  • z=23z = -23

Would you like further details or clarifications? Here are 5 related questions to explore:

  1. Why are opposite angles in a parallelogram always equal?
  2. How do supplementary angles relate to parallelograms?
  3. What happens to angle properties if this was not a parallelogram but a rhombus?
  4. Can the values of xx, yy, or zz be fractions in other cases?
  5. How do we prove that adjacent angles are always supplementary in parallelograms?

Tip: Always verify your angle sums for consistency to ensure calculations are correct!

Ask a new question for Free

By Image

Drop file here or Click Here to upload

Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Geometry
Parallelogram Angle Properties

Formulas

Opposite angles in a parallelogram are equal
Adjacent angles in a parallelogram are supplementary (sum to 180 degrees)

Theorems

Properties of parallelograms

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10