SOLUTION: Figure KLMN is an isosceles trapezoid. Diagonal KM measures 35a+100. Diagonal LN measures 15a+150, find the value of a.

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Question 370544: Figure KLMN is an isosceles trapezoid. Diagonal KM measures 35a+100. Diagonal LN measures 15a+150, find the value of a.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi,
*Note: the Diagonals of an isosceles trapezoid are equal.
Diagonal KM measures 35a+100 & Diagonal LN measures 15a+150
35a + 100 = 15a + 150
20a = 50
a = 50/20 = 5/2 = 2 1/2
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