Question

3. Given ABCD ≅ FGHJ and mC = 9x - 7, mH = 5x + 13, find the value of x and the measures of angle C and angle H. Show all work in order to receive credit!

Answer 1

Answers:

x = 5

m∠C = m∠H = 38 degrees

 

 

WORKINGS

 

Given that ABCD ≅ FGHJ

We know that corresponding angles of two congruent quadrilaterals are equal

Therefore,

m∠A = m∠F

m∠B = m∠G

m∠C = m∠H

m∠D = m∠I

 

Given,

m∠C = 9x – 7

m∠H = 5x + 13

 

Since m∠C = m∠H

9x – 7 = 5x + 13

 

Add 7 to both sides of the equation

9x – 7 + 7 = 5x + 13 + 7

9x = 5x + 20

 

Subtract 5x from both sides of the equation

9x – 5x = 5x – 5x + 20

4x = 20

 

Divide both sides of the equation by 4

4x/4 = 20/4

x = 5

 

 

To determine the measures of angle C and angle H

m∠C = m∠H

 

We know that m∠C = 9x – 7

Since x = 5

m∠C = 9(5) – 7

m∠C = 45 – 7

m∠C = 38

 

Therefore, m∠C = m∠H = 38 degrees