SOLUTION: The area of a trapezoid is given by the formula A=1/2
h(B + b). Solved for b, this formula becomes b =
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Question 886198: The area of a trapezoid is given by the formula A=1/2
h(B + b). Solved for b, this formula becomes b =
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Multiply both sides by
Divide both sides by
Subtract from both sides
And now you can write it in reverse order:
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You can check it
Suppose
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And now:
OK
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