Isosceles trapezoid ABCD has legs AB and CD and base BC. If AB=4y-6,BC=4y-8, and CD=6y-18, find the value of Y

Can any one show step by step how to do this and explain why thats the answer.

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Isosceles trapezoid ABCD has legs AB and CD and base BC. If AB=4y-6,BC=4y-8, and CD=6y-18, find the value of Y 

Can any one show step by step how to do this and explain why thats the answer.

mertsj · Answer

In an isosceles trapezoid, the legs are equal.  Write the equation that says the legs are equal.  Solve it for y.

anonymous · Answer

I dont understand what it means by legs

mertsj · Answer

The legs are the non parallel sides of the trapezoid.  The parallel sides are the bases.

anonymous · Answer

ohhh ok now  i understand

mertsj · Answer

Good for you.