If the perimeter of an isosceles trapezoid is 59.9 meters, and the bases measure 23.2 meters and 17.1 meters, find the length of the legs of the trapezoid.

A. 18.35 meters
B. 9.8 meters
C. 4.9 meters
D. 19.6 meters

Question

If the perimeter of an isosceles trapezoid is 59.9 meters, and the bases measure 23.2 meters and 17.1 meters, find the length of the legs of the trapezoid.


 A. 18.35 meters 
 B. 9.8 meters 
 C. 4.9 meters 
 D. 19.6 meters

anonymous · Answer

2x + 23.2 + 17.1 = 59.9
solve for x = ?

anonymous · Answer

lol I don't know. how do I solve it?

anonymous · Answer

Tanjung has you covered :P

anonymous · Answer

2x + 23.2 + 17.1 = 59.9
2x +40.3 = 59.9
from both sides, subtract by 40.3 :
2x +40.3 - 40.3 = 59.9 - 40.3
simplify this, then divided by 2, get up your answer ...

anonymous · Answer

4.9?

anonymous · Answer

2x +40.3 - 40.3 = 59.9 - 40.3
2x  = 19.6
2x/2 = 19.6/2
x = 9.8

anonymous · Answer

Thanks i understand now~!