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**Finding the Value of x, y, and z in a Cyclic Quadrilateral**

In the provided diagram, there is a cyclic quadrilateral (a quadrilateral inscribed in a circle). The given angles within the cyclic quadrilateral are:

- One angle is 95°.
- Another angle is 75°.
- One exterior angle adjacent to one of the sides of the quadrilateral is 60°.
- One exterior angle adjacent to another side of the quadrilateral is z°.

We are asked to find the values of the angles x°, y°, and z°.

### Explanation of the Problem
1. **Opposite Angles in a Cyclic Quadrilateral:**
   - Opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral add up to 180°. 
   - From the given angles, 95° and the opposite angle x°:
     \[
     95° + x° = 180°
     \]
     Solving for x:
     \[
     x = 180° - 95° = 85°
     \]

2. **External Angle in Cyclic Quadrilateral:**
   - An external angle (z°) of a cyclic quadrilateral is equal to the interior opposite angle (y°).
   - Since adjacent angle inside the quadrilateral to angle z° is given as 75°, and opposite the z° external angle is y°:
     \[
     y = 75°
     \]

3. **Finding the Value of Remaining Angles:**
   - The angle at the other opposing corner to 60° is also needed in cyclic quadrilateral.
   - Angle at this vertex beside 60° is:
     \[
     y° = 60°
     \]
   
### End Results:

To summarize:
- \( x = 85° \)
- \( y = 75° \)
- \( z = 75° \)

### Summary Table:
```
 x = 85°
 y = 75°
 z = 75°
```

This demonstrates how the properties of a cyclic quadrilateral are utilized to determine unknown angles using given angles and basic geometric principles.
Transcribed Image Text:**Finding the Value of x, y, and z in a Cyclic Quadrilateral** In the provided diagram, there is a cyclic quadrilateral (a quadrilateral inscribed in a circle). The given angles within the cyclic quadrilateral are: - One angle is 95°. - Another angle is 75°. - One exterior angle adjacent to one of the sides of the quadrilateral is 60°. - One exterior angle adjacent to another side of the quadrilateral is z°. We are asked to find the values of the angles x°, y°, and z°. ### Explanation of the Problem 1. **Opposite Angles in a Cyclic Quadrilateral:** - Opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral add up to 180°. - From the given angles, 95° and the opposite angle x°: \[ 95° + x° = 180° \] Solving for x: \[ x = 180° - 95° = 85° \] 2. **External Angle in Cyclic Quadrilateral:** - An external angle (z°) of a cyclic quadrilateral is equal to the interior opposite angle (y°). - Since adjacent angle inside the quadrilateral to angle z° is given as 75°, and opposite the z° external angle is y°: \[ y = 75° \] 3. **Finding the Value of Remaining Angles:** - The angle at the other opposing corner to 60° is also needed in cyclic quadrilateral. - Angle at this vertex beside 60° is: \[ y° = 60° \] ### End Results: To summarize: - \( x = 85° \) - \( y = 75° \) - \( z = 75° \) ### Summary Table: ``` x = 85° y = 75° z = 75° ``` This demonstrates how the properties of a cyclic quadrilateral are utilized to determine unknown angles using given angles and basic geometric principles.
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