Question

Find the value of xx, yy, and zz, in the rhombus below.
13
-2x+1
2y-5
-2z+9
Answer
Attempt 2 out of 2

x, equalsx=
y, equalsy=
z, equalsz=

Answer 1

In a rhombus all four sides are equal, so set each expression equal to 13.

-2x + 1 = 13 → -2x = 12 → x = -6
2y - 5 = 13 → 2y = 18 → y = 9
-2z + 9 = 13 → -2z = 4 → z = -2

Answer: x = -6, y = 9, z = -2.