SOLUTION: literal equation of a trapezoid A=1/2(a+b)h solve for b pls????

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Question 641213: literal equation of a trapezoid A=1/2(a+b)h solve for b pls????

Answer by tag22man(4)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
To solve equation for b

First multiply both sides by 1/2

Then divide by h

Lastly, subtract a

To give the function for b.
Voila!

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