In an isosceles trapezoid, the longest base is 11", a leg is 5", and the height is 4".

Find the length of the shorter base of the trapezoid.
A.) 2(radical with 41inside)
B.) 3 inches
C.) 5 inches
D.) 6 inches

Question

In an isosceles trapezoid, the longest base is 11", a leg is 5", and the height is 4".

Find the length of the shorter base of the trapezoid.
A.) 2(radical with 41inside)
B.) 3 inches
C.) 5 inches
D.) 6 inches

goformit100 · Answer

option A is correct

goformit100 · Answer

Do you know why ?

anonymous · Answer

so do I just sketch it out, then when I have the base on the bottom, I have the two triangles cut off of it to make it a rectangle and two triangles? then I take it from there? :o

goformit100 · Answer

Yes you are correct.

anonymous · Answer

alright, that makes more since, thank you again, you rock! :)

goformit100 · Answer

It's ok Madam, it was my duty as an OS user.