SOLUTION: ABCD is an isosceles trapezoid with bases AB̅̅̅̅ and DC̅̅̅̅, and median EF̅̅̅̅.
If AC = 4y - 9 and DB = y + 12, what is the value of y?
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Question 1191756: ABCD is an isosceles trapezoid with bases AB̅̅̅̅ and DC̅̅̅̅, and median EF̅̅̅̅.
If AC = 4y - 9 and DB = y + 12, what is the value of y?
Answer by greenestamps(13203) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
AC and BD are the diagonals of the trapezoid.
In an isosceles trapezoid, the lengths of the two medians are equal.
4y-9 = y+12
Solve using basic algebra.
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