Question

Find the value of xx and yy in the parallelogram below.
78
140
x+5
-y+8
Answer
Attempt 1 out of 2

x, equalsx=
y, equalsy=

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Answer 1

In a parallelogram opposite sides are equal. So
x + 5 = 78 → x = 73,
−y + 8 = 140 → −y = 132 → y = −132.

Answer: x = 73, y = −132.