SOLUTION: The formula for the area of a trapezoid is A=1/2(b1+b2)h. Solve the formula for b1. The numbers next to the b's are supposed to drop down. Like the opposite of an exponent.

Question 188660This question is from textbook saxon algebra 2
: The formula for the area of a trapezoid is A=1/2(b1+b2)h. Solve the formula for b1. The numbers next to the b's are supposed to drop down. Like the opposite of an exponent. This question is from textbook saxon algebra 2

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Multiply both sides by 2.

Rearrange the terms.

Divide both sides by "h".

Subtract from both sides.

Multiply by

Combine the fractions.

So the solution is
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