SOLUTION: Solve for an indicated variable of the area of a trapezoid. The equation for a trapezoid is A= 1/2(a+b)h. How do I solve for b?

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Question 355018: Solve for an indicated variable of the area of a trapezoid.
The equation for a trapezoid is A= 1/2(a+b)h. How do I solve for b?

Answer by mananth(16946)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A=1/2 (a+b)*h
multiply by 2
2*A=(a+b)*h
divide by (a+b)
2*A/(a+b)=h
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