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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..

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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..

amistre64 · Answer

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

amistre64 · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

is X=8 am i right