Question

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

Answer 1

They're parallel so the lengths are proportional, right?

Answer 2

Yes

Answer 3

So \[
\frac{AB}{LM} = \frac{LM}{DC}
\]

Answer 4

Can't you use that equation to solve for x?

Answer 5

one second

Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

where?

Answer 9

Hmm, maybe I made a mistake?

Answer 10

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