Question

in the parallelogram shown, find x in terms of y and z.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall property of parallelogram

In a parallelogram, opposite sides are equal. So, the longer side of the parallelogram can be expressed in two - ways. One side is \(z\) and the other way to express it is \(x + y\).
\(x + y=z\)

Step2: Solve for \(x\)

Subtract \(y\) from both sides of the equation.
\(x=z - y\)

Answer:

\(z - y\)