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Solve the understanding quadrilaterals worksheet

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1. Find the missing values

This refers to a polygon where certain interior/exterior angle measures are missing. To solve such questions, we use the formula for the sum of interior angles of a polygon: Sum of interior angles=(n2)×180\text{Sum of interior angles} = (n-2) \times 180^\circ where nn is the number of sides.

For the exterior angles, each angle is: Exterior angle=360n\text{Exterior angle} = \frac{360^\circ}{n}

Apply these formulas based on the specific number of sides provided in the worksheet.

2. In a parallelogram ABCD, find the values of xx, yy, and zz

Parallelograms have properties where opposite angles are equal, and consecutive angles are supplementary (i.e., their sum is 180180^\circ). Use these properties to solve for the unknowns.

3. What will be the exterior angle of a polygon if each of its interior angles is 155155^\circ?

The exterior angle of any polygon is calculated using: Exterior angle=180Interior angle\text{Exterior angle} = 180^\circ - \text{Interior angle} For this problem: Exterior angle=180155=25\text{Exterior angle} = 180^\circ - 155^\circ = 25^\circ

4. Two adjacent angles of a parallelogram are in the ratio 4:3. What will be the angles?

For a parallelogram, the sum of adjacent angles is 180180^\circ. Let the angles be 4x4x and 3x3x, then: 4x+3x=1804x + 3x = 180^\circ 7x=180x=1807=25.717x = 180^\circ \quad \Rightarrow \quad x = \frac{180^\circ}{7} = 25.71^\circ Thus, the angles are 4x=102.864x = 102.86^\circ and 3x=77.143x = 77.14^\circ.

5. Find each exterior angle of a regular pentagon

For any regular polygon: Exterior angle=360n\text{Exterior angle} = \frac{360^\circ}{n} For a pentagon (n=5n = 5): Exterior angle=3605=72\text{Exterior angle} = \frac{360^\circ}{5} = 72^\circ

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Here are five related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How do you find the interior angle of a regular hexagon?
  2. What are the properties of the diagonals in a rhombus?
  3. How do you determine the sum of the exterior angles for any polygon?
  4. What conditions must a quadrilateral meet to be classified as a rectangle?
  5. How do you calculate the length of diagonals in a square given its side length?

Tip: Always remember that the sum of the exterior angles of any polygon, regardless of its number of sides, is always 360360^\circ.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Polygons
Parallelograms
Angles in polygons

Formulas

Sum of interior angles of a polygon: (n-2) * 180°
Exterior angle of a polygon: 360° / n
Sum of adjacent angles in a parallelogram: 180°

Theorems

Properties of parallelograms (opposite angles are equal, consecutive angles are supplementary)

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 8