1. **State the problem:** We are given a parallelogram ABCD with angles expressed in terms of $x$:
- $m\angle DAB = 85 - 2x$
- $m\angle ABC = 90 + x$
- $m\angle BCD = 80 - 3x$
- $m\angle CDA = 105 + 4x$
We need to find the value of $x$.
2. **Recall properties of parallelograms:** Opposite angles in a parallelogram are equal, and consecutive angles are supplementary (sum to 180 degrees).
3. **Set up equations using opposite angles:**
Since $\angle DAB$ and $\angle BCD$ are opposite angles, they are equal:
$$85 - 2x = 80 - 3x$$
4. **Solve for $x$ from opposite angles:**
$$85 - 2x = 80 - 3x$$
$$85 - 2x + 3x = 80$$
$$85 + x = 80$$
$$x = 80 - 85$$
$$x = -5$$
5. **Verify with consecutive angles:**
Consecutive angles $\angle DAB$ and $\angle ABC$ are supplementary:
$$m\angle DAB + m\angle ABC = 180$$
Substitute expressions:
$$ (85 - 2x) + (90 + x) = 180 $$
Simplify:
$$ 85 - 2x + 90 + x = 180 $$
$$ 175 - x = 180 $$
Solve for $x$:
$$ -x = 180 - 175 $$
$$ -x = 5 $$
$$ x = -5 $$
This matches the previous value, confirming $x = -5$.
6. **Final answer:**
$$\boxed{-5}$$
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