Finding angles of a Parallelogram

In summary, a math/science tutor was asked to find the values of x, y, and z for a parallelogram. However, the given information is limited and it appears that the problem may be under-determined. The tutor found some helpful parallelogram formulas and suggests relabeling the variables to simplify the problem.
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Homework Statement
Find the values of x, y and z
Relevant Equations
∠A+∠B+∠C+∠D = 360
Hi, I work as a math/science tutor, and a student had this question. He said you're supposed to find the values of x, y, and z and the only information given is that it is a parallelogram.
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It looks like it might be under-determined to me, every equation I write for it ends up reducing to

15x + (6y - 9) + 6z = 180

I found a helpful page of parallelogram formulas here: https://www-formula.com/geometry/parallelogram/all-formulas
 
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What is z in the picture?
Also your tic marks are somewhat confusing. Back when I took geometry, if two segments were equal they were marked with the same number of tic marks, but you have segments marked with two tic marks in different colors. Presumably a segment with two green marks isn't the same length as a segment with two blur marks.

It would be helpful to see the exact wording of the problem.
 
  • #3
All those variables just obscure the problem. Call ##a=15x,~b=6y-9,~c=6z## and re-label the picture accordingly. It's pretty obvious there isn't a unique solution. Even a square works.
 

FAQ: Finding angles of a Parallelogram

1. How do you find the angles of a parallelogram?

To find the angles of a parallelogram, you can use the formula: angle = 180 - (180 / n), where n is the number of sides of the parallelogram. Since a parallelogram has 4 sides, the formula becomes angle = 180 - (180 / 4) = 180 - 45 = 135 degrees.

2. Can you use the Pythagorean theorem to find the angles of a parallelogram?

No, the Pythagorean theorem only applies to right triangles. A parallelogram is not a right triangle, so the Pythagorean theorem cannot be used to find its angles.

3. Do all parallelograms have equal angles?

No, not all parallelograms have equal angles. A parallelogram can have two pairs of equal angles, known as a rhombus, or all angles can be different, known as a general parallelogram.

4. What is the sum of the angles in a parallelogram?

The sum of the angles in a parallelogram is always 360 degrees. This is because a parallelogram can be divided into two congruent triangles, each with angles that add up to 180 degrees. Therefore, the total sum of angles in a parallelogram is 180 + 180 = 360 degrees.

5. Can you find the angles of a parallelogram if you only know the length of its sides?

No, the length of the sides alone does not provide enough information to find the angles of a parallelogram. Additional information, such as the length of diagonals or the measure of one angle, is needed to determine the angles of a parallelogram.

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