Question:
In each of the figures given below, ABD is a rectangle. Find the values of x and y in each case.
Solution:
(i) ABCD is a rectangle.
The diagonals of a rectangle are congruent and bisect each other. Therefore, in ∆ AOB, we have:
OA = OB
∴ ∠OAB = ∠OBA = 35o
∴ x = 90o − 35o = 55o
And ∠AOB = 180o − (35o + 35o) = 110o
∴ y = ∠AOB = 110o [Vertically opposite angles]
Hence, x = 55o and y = 110o
(ii) In ∆AOB, we have:
OA = OB
Now, $\angle O A B=\angle O B A=\frac{1}{2} \times\left(180^{\circ}-110^{\circ}\right)=35^{\circ}$
∴ y = ∠BAC = 35o [Interior alternate angles]
Also, x = 90o − y [ ∵∠C = 90o = x + y ]
⇒ x = 90o − 35o = 55o
Hence, x = 55o and y = 35o