I have a trapezoid. WX is parallel to YZ and points A and B are midpoints of their respective legs... If WX = 5x + 3, ZY= 13x - 1, and AB= 6x+7, find x

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I have a trapezoid. WX is parallel to YZ and points A and B are midpoints of their respective legs... If WX = 5x + 3, ZY= 13x  - 1, and AB= 6x+7, find x

anonymous · Answer

I keep getting a fraction

amistre64 · Answer

wx = yz

5x+3 = 13x -1

4 = 8x

x = 2

amistre64 · Answer

trapeziod doesnt imply equality of sides ....missed that one lol

anonymous · Answer

thank you

amistre64 · Answer

fractions are good as answers you know :)

anonymous · Answer

midpoints  of two sides is one-half the length of the third...

anonymous · Answer

Fractions complicate things! LOL

amistre64 · Answer

:)  a picture would be good

anonymous · Answer

it looks like a trapezoid sitting on top of another trapezoid.. 
getting smaller to the top (shorter lines)

anonymous · Answer

I think:
[( 5x + 3)+(13-1)]/2=6x+7?

anonymous · Answer

sorry 23x not 13

anonymous · Answer

[( 5x + 3)+(13x-1)]/2=6x+7?

anonymous · Answer

ok I'll see what I get...

anonymous · Answer

x = 7/3 it cant be a fraction can it???

anonymous · Answer

x=2?

anonymous · Answer

I redid  it... yes x = 2 i divided the 2 instead of multiplied it to cancel it out!! Awesome thank you both!! You both came up with the same answer!!!

anonymous · Answer

If I deserve medal then give me one.

anonymous · Answer

You GOT IT!!!!

anonymous · Answer

thank

anonymous · Answer

Thanks you too!!

anonymous · Answer

(18x+2)/2=6x+7
      9x+1=6x+7
    9x -6x=7-1
        3x = 6
          x =6/3
          x =2

anonymous · Answer

Yep Got it!!!  Great job!