Given: a trapezoid with b1 and b2 as the length of the bases, h as the length of the altitude, and A as the area.

Click on the graphic next to the "h" to choose the correct value based on the given values of b1, b2, and A.

b1 = 5 sqrroot 2
b2 = 3 sqreroot 2
A = 4 sqreroot 6

h = ?

Question

Given: a trapezoid with b1 and b2 as the length of the bases, h as the length of the altitude, and A as the area.

Click on the graphic next to the "h" to choose the correct value based on the given values of b1, b2, and A.

b1	=	5 sqrroot 2
b2	=	3 sqreroot 2
A	=	4 sqreroot 6

h  =	?

anonymous · Answer

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directrix · Answer

@nicoleeyye

A = (1/2) * h * (b1 + b2) 

4√6  = (1/2) * h * (5√2  + 3√2 )

4√6  = (1/2) * h * (8√2)

Multiply both sides by 2

8√6 = h* (8√2)

Divide by sides by (8√2) and solve for h.