In the parallelogram ABCD, the interior angle of point B measures (4x-18) degrees and the interior angle of point D measures (2x+42) degrees. What is value of x? choose the correct answer

a. 60
b. 20
c. 10
d. 30

1 answer

In a parallelogram, the sum of adjacent angles is 180 degrees. Therefore, we can set up the equation for angles B and D as follows:

\[ (4x - 18) + (2x + 42) = 180 \]

Now, simplify this equation:

\[ 4x - 18 + 2x + 42 = 180 \]

Combine like terms:

\[ (4x + 2x) + (-18 + 42) = 180 \] \[ 6x + 24 = 180 \]

Next, subtract 24 from both sides:

\[ 6x = 180 - 24 \] \[ 6x = 156 \]

Now, divide by 6:

\[ x = \frac{156}{6} = 26 \]

Since none of the options (60, 20, 10, 30) match 26, it appears there might be some discrepancy with the choices provided. Please double-check the provided answers or the problem. However, based on the calculations, the value of \( x \) is \( 26 \).