SOLUTION: A trapezoid has an area of 493 meters squared, a height of 17m, and a base of 22m. Find the length of the other base. Show all work to receive credit.

Question 312924: A trapezoid has an area of 493 meters squared, a height of 17m, and a base of 22m. Find the length of the other base. Show all work to receive credit.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A trapezoid has an area of 493 meters squared, a height of 17m, and a base of 22m. Find the length of the other base. Show all work to receive credit.
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Area = (1/2)h(b1+b2)
493 = (1/2)*17(22 + x)
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984 = 17(22+x)
22+x = 57.88
x = 35.88
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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