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In a cyclic quadrilateral ABCD, the opposite interior angles are given as linear expressions: ∠A=(4y+20)

, ∠B=(3y−5)

, ∠C=(4x)

, and ∠D=(7x+5)

. Find the values of the ordered pair (x,y).

  1. A
    (15

    ,25

    )
  2. B
    (10

    ,15

    )
  3. C
    (15

    ,35

    )
  4. D
    (40

    ,35

    )

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

A core property of a cyclic quadrilateral states that the sum of opposite interior angles is always equal to 180

.
Therefore, the opposite angle pairs satisfy:

∠A+∠C=180



∠B+∠D=180



Let's set up the system of linear equations using the given expressions:

Equation 1:

(4y+20)+4x=180
4x+4y=160⟹x+y=40— (i)
Equation 2:

(3y−5)+(7x+5)=180
7x+3y=180— (ii)
Now, solve the simultaneous equations. From equation (i), express y in terms of x:

y=40−x
Substitute this value of y into equation (ii):

7x+3(40−x)=180
7x+120−3x=180
4x=60⟹x=15


Substitute x=15

back into the expression for y:

y=40−15=25


Thus, the ordered pair solution (x,y) is (15

,25

).

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Try it yourself before checking the explanation above.

In a cyclic quadrilateral ABCD, the opposite interior angles are given as linear expressions: ∠A=(4y+20)

, ∠B=(3y−5)

, ∠C=(4x)

, and ∠D=(7x+5)

. Find the values of the ordered pair (x,y).
A
(15

,25

)
B
(10

,15

)
C
(15

,35

)
D
(40

,35

)

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