Question

LM is the mid segment of trapezoid ABCD. AB= x + 8, LM = 4x + 3, and DC = 187. What is the value of x?

I got 31.5, can someone double check it for me?

Answer 1

AB and DC are the parallel segments correct?

Answer 2

if so, then the answer is NOT x = 31.5

Answer 3

It doesnt say they are parallel:(

Answer 4

does it give you a pic?

Answer 5

yes, ill link it

Answer 6

http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/1939/459431392011114104am165.png

Answer 7

ok AB || CD

Answer 8

So you would solve

(x+8+187)/2 = 4x+3

for x