SOLUTION: Can someone help me on this problem? I need to solve this literal equation for the indicated variable as follows: A = 1/2h (B + b) (for b) Area of a trapezoid

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Question 54060: Can someone help me on this problem?
I need to solve this literal equation for the indicated variable as follows:
A = 1/2h (B + b) (for b) Area of a trapezoid
Thanks,
Sher

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(12692) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A = 1%2F2h (B + b) (for b)
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Mult the equation by 2; gets rid of the denominator:
2A = h(B + b)
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Divide both sides by h:
2A%2Fh = B + b
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Subtract B from both sides:
2A%2Fh - B = b