Question

Please explain how to do this I have no clue!!!
Using trapezoid GHIJ, solve for x
the multiple choice is:
3
4
8
9

Answer 1

Can someone please help I have no idea how to do this problem

Answer 2

well i can give it a try hold on

Answer 3

you would be a life saver

Answer 4

i wanna say x = 8

Answer 5

x+4+b = 17, 3*x-2-b = 17 I solved for x in this system of equations.

Answer 6

I think timo is right

Answer 7

because your trapazoid looks like you just add an unkown amnt to reach 17 in first line and in second line you subtract unknown amnt from it to reach 17. So set it up as system of equations and you solve for x

x+4+b = 17, 3*x-2-b = 17 :)

Answer 8

so you just keep adding

Answer 9

You just solve the x from the system.

Answer 10

x+4+b = 17
3*x-2-b = 17

solve for x :)

Answer 11

the median, 17, is the average of the bases...

Answer 12

i hope it is 8 :P

Answer 13

thank you you both helped sorry my replys were slow! I was working it on my own on my paper making sure I understood

Answer 14

that is ok

Answer 15

8 was the right answer by the way :)

Answer 16

YAY I got it :D

Answer 17

thanks for all your help!

Answer 18

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