Question

is it true that on an isosceles trapezoid that the longer base will be twice the length of the shorter base?

Answer 1

look at the following drawing and you will be able answer your question.

Answer 2

so that would be no ,right?Since the bottom base looks like it 3 or 4 times bigger then the top..

Answer 3

Yes, that is correct what you say.

Answer 4

You could slide the sides together even more so that they come almost to a point, and then it would be even clearer that it is not double.

Answer 5

Ohh okk.i understand..Thank You!

Answer 6

You are quite welcome!