SOLUTION: ABCD is a trapezium in which AB is parallel to DC and ABC=90 (a)Given that AB=(2x-1)cm and DC=(x+1)cm and BC=(x-2)cm and that the area of the trapezium is 36cm form an equation in

Question 1151015: ABCD is a trapezium in which AB is parallel to DC and ABC=90
(a)Given that AB=(2x-1)cm and DC=(x+1)cm and BC=(x-2)cm and that the area of the trapezium is 36cm form an equation in x and show that it reduces to.
(b) solve the equation and hence find the length of AB

Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Draw the picture and label the parts if necessary.

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Length of AB

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