SOLUTION: trapezoid ABCD with AB ∥ DC; also, M and N are midpoints of AD and BC, respectively. Given: AB = 4x + 5 and DC = 6x − 3 Find: MN in terms of x Find AB + DC in terms of

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Question 1193198: trapezoid ABCD with
AB ∥ DC; also, M and N are midpoints of AD and BC, respectively.
Given:
AB = 4x + 5 and DC = 6x − 3
Find: MN in terms of x
Find AB + DC in terms of x.
AB + DC =

Find MN in terms of x.
MN =


Answer by Solver92311(821)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


The segment that joins the midpoints of the sides must measure the average of the bases. So add AD to BC and divide by 2.


John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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