SOLUTION: The formula for the area of a trapezoid is A =1/2h(b, + b2). Express b1, in terms of A, h, and b2

Question 1192852: The formula for the area of a trapezoid is A =1/2h(b, + b2). Express b1, in terms of A, h, and b2
Found 2 solutions by Edwin McCravy, Boreal:
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20054) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Clear the fraction by multiplying both sides by 2: Multiply both sides by : Edwin

Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
clear fractions
2A=h(b1+b2). Divide by h
(2A/h)=b1+b2
subtract b2
(2A/h)-b2=b1
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