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OpenStudy (anonymous):

HELP!! An isosceles trapezoid has an area of 40m^2 and an altitude of 2m. Its two bases have an ratio of 2 is to 3. What are the lengths of the bases and one diagonal of the trapezoid..

OpenStudy (amistre64):

what formula would you use for the area of a trap?

OpenStudy (amistre64):

average the bases, times the height if memory serves: \[\frac{2x+3x}{2}*2m=40cm^2\] change m to cm and you should be able to solve for x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is X=8 am i right

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