In parallelogram DEFG, DH = x + 3, HF = 3y, GH = 3x – 3, and HE = 5y + 4. Find the values of x and y.
x = 5, y = 12
x = 5, y = 9
x = 4, y = 9
x = 9, y = 4
We have that in this case the following equalities are met: DH = HF x + 3 = 3y GH = HE 3x - 3 = 5y + 4 We then have the following system of equations: x-3y = -3 3x-5y = 7 Resolving the system graphically we obtain the following values: x = 9 y = 4 Note: see attached image. Answer: The values of x and y are: x = 9, y = 4