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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The equal sides of an isosceles trapezoid each measure 5, and its altitude measures 4. If the area of the trapezoid is 48, find the lengths of its bases.

OpenStudy (superdavesuper):

|dw:1398291487509:dw| the drawing looks ok?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (superdavesuper):

based on the drawing, what is y equal to?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

a right angle?

OpenStudy (superdavesuper):

yes it is a right angle :) but what is the length of y? remember its a right-angled triangle with the other two sides being 4 and 5....

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I'm sorry, I don't understand.

OpenStudy (superdavesuper):

|dw:1398292071336:dw| can u solve for y?

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