Question

Find the value of each variable so that the quadrilateral is a parallelogram.

16
- 60)
56
3x + 4
X=
y =
Neyt

Answer 1

x= 4

y= 116°

Explanation:

In a parallelogram, opposite sides are congruent

This means :

(y-60) ° = 56°

y= 56°+60°

y= 116°

And , parallel sides of a parallelogram are equal so;

16 = 3x + 4

16-4 = 3x

12 = 3x

12/3 = x

4 = x