SOLUTION: Trapezoid STUV is isosceles. If ST=5x-12 and UV=3x-10, then what is the value of x and UV

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Question 1202309: Trapezoid STUV is isosceles. If ST=5x-12 and UV=3x-10, then what is the value of x and UV
Answer by ikleyn(52835)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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ST = UV by the condition, which implies

    5x - 12 = 3x - 10.


From this point, complete this simple exercise on your own.



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