Question

The height of a trapezoid is 8 inches, one of the bases measures 24 inches. If the area of the trapezoid is 160 square inches, find the length of the other base.

Answer 1

The equation is 24 + x times 8 / 2 = 160 ? right?

Answer 2

The area of trapezoid = 160
1/2 * (24+x) * 8 = 160

Answer 3

yes, solve for x

Answer 4

I always get confused when I start solving with these kinds of equations..

Answer 5

1/2 * (24+x) * 8 = 160
look that 1/2 * 8 = 4, u have
4 (24+x) = 160
divided by 4 to both side, giving us
4/4 * (24+x) = 160/4
24 + x = 40

Answer 6

it looks easier now :)

Answer 7

x = 16?

Answer 8

yep