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3. Tests for Parallelograms
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Exercise 4 Page 499

Recall the Parallelogram Opposite Angles Theorem says that if a quadrilateral is a parallelogram, then its opposite sides are congruent.

x=11
y=14

Practice makes perfect

Let's find the value of each variable one at a time.

Value of x

Notice that the angles measuring 8x-8 and 6x+14 are consecutive angles. Recall that the Parallelogram Opposite Angles Theorem says that if a quadrilateral is a parallelogram, then its opposite angles are congruent. Therefore 8x-8= 6x+14. Let's solve it!
8x-8=6x+14
2x-8=14
2x=22
x=11

Value of y

Notice that the angles measuring 6y+16 and 7y+2 are consecutive angles. Recall the Parallelogram Opposite Angles Theorem says that if a quadrilateral is a parallelogram, then its opposite angles are congruent. Therefore 6y+16= 7y+2. Let's solve this equation.
6y+16=7y+2
16=y+2
14=y
y=14