Question

Find the value of x in the trapezoid below. Show equations and all work that leads to your answer.

Answer 1

Okay so, I'm rough on this stuff but I believe you'd set them equal : 5x+13=3x-5..

Answer 2

Solve for x and get -9. So i'll draw it.

Answer 3

- 3x both sides

Answer 4

get 2x=13 = x-5

Answer 5

add 5 to both sides to cancel

Answer 6

how would you write it out at the end ?

Answer 7

2x+18=x divide 2x into both sides x =-9

Answer 8

now write it going down in the order i gave you.

Answer 9

Im not sure that's right isn't their more steps?

Answer 10

No.