SOLUTION: A trapezoid has the highest of 8 feet and a base of 11 feet. If the area is 112 square feet , how long is the second base

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Question 1108968: A trapezoid has the highest of 8 feet and a base of 11 feet. If the area is 112 square feet , how long is the second base
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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x, the unknown base
11, the known base

8%28x%2B11%29%2F2=112
Solve for x.