document.write( "Question 311874: The directions are Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the missing side. Then calculate the perimeter.
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document.write( "We have a trapezoid. Top base is 30 and bottom base is 58. The height is 50. Need to find the two legs which are each X. There are no angles mentioned. \r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #222992 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! THE ENDS ARE THE HYPOTENUSE OF A 14,50,X RIGHT TRIANGLE. \n" ); document.write( "14^2+50^2=X^2 \n" ); document.write( "196+2,500=X^2 \n" ); document.write( "X^2=2,696 \n" ); document.write( "X=SQRT2,696 \n" ); document.write( "X=51.923 ANS FOR THE END SIDE. \n" ); document.write( "P=58+30+51.923+51.923 \n" ); document.write( "P=191.846 ANS. FOR THE PERIMETER. \n" ); document.write( " |