English

In the given figure, PQRS is an isosceles trapezium. Find x and y. - Mathematics

Advertisements
Advertisements

Question

In the given figure, PQRS is an isosceles trapezium. Find x and y.

Sum
Advertisements

Solution

Given,

PQRS is an isosceles trapezium

PS = RQ (Given)

= ∠P + ∠S = 180°

(Sum of adjacent angles are supplementary)

= 2x + 3x = 180°

= 5x = 180°

= x = `180^@/5`

= 36°

∵ ∠P = ∠Q

∵ PS = RQ

= 2x = y 

= 2 × 36 = y

= y = 72°

shaalaa.com
  Is there an error in this question or solution?
Chapter 13: Quadrilaterals - Exercise 13.5 [Page 69]

APPEARS IN

RD Sharma Mathematics [English] Class 9
Chapter 13 Quadrilaterals
Exercise 13.5 | Q 11 | Page 69
Share
Notifications

Englishहिंदीमराठी


      Forgot password?
Use app×