$PQRS$ is a cyclic quadrilateral. We are given the measures of its angles in terms of $x$ and $y$. We need to find the value of $x$. The angles are: $\angle P = x$, $\angle Q = 2y - 30$, $\angle R = x + y$, and $\angle S = x$.
2025/4/11
1. Problem Description
is a cyclic quadrilateral. We are given the measures of its angles in terms of and . We need to find the value of . The angles are: , , , and .
2. Solution Steps
In a cyclic quadrilateral, the sum of opposite angles is .
Therefore, and .
From , we have
(1)
From , we have
(2)
We now have a system of two linear equations in two variables, and :
(1)
(2)
Multiply equation (1) by 2 to eliminate :
(3)
Subtract equation (2) from equation (3):
Substitute into equation (1):
Now, substitute and into the given angles to check if they are consistent.
The angles are consistent.
3. Final Answer
The value of is .
The answer is A.