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\n" ); document.write( "The lid on a ceramic box is in the shape of a trapezoid. The area of the lid is 36 square inches. The bases of the lid are 5 inches and 7 inches. What is the height of the lid?
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document.write( "The area of a trapezoid is the product of the measure of its mid-line by the height:\r\n" );
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document.write( "S = , or\r\n" );
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document.write( "36 =  = 6h.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Therefore, h =  = 6 inches.\r\n" );
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