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In the figure given below, ABCD is a rhombus. Find the value of x and y.

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From the figure we know that

∠ A = ∠ C = 62o

Consider △ BCD

We get

BC = DC

It can be written as

∠ CDB = ∠ DBC = yo

Using the sum property of triangle

∠ BDC + ∠ DBC + ∠ BCD = 180o

By substituting the values

y + y + 62o = 180o

On further calculation

2y = 180o – 62o

By subtraction

2y = 118o

By division

y = 59o

We know that the diagonals of a rhombus are perpendicular to each other

Consider △ COD as a right angle triangle

∠ DOC = 90o

∠ ODC = y = 59o

It can be written as

∠ DCO + ∠ ODC = 90o

To find ∠ DCO

∠ DCO = 90o – ∠ ODC

By substituting the values

∠ DCO = 90o – 59o

∠ DCO = x = 31o

Therefore, x = 31o and y = 59o.



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