SOLUTION: In trapezoid EFGH, EF̅̅̅̅ || HG̅̅̅̅ and IJ̅ is the median. a. If EF = 22 and HG = 28, find IJ. b. If HG = 15 and IJ = 12. Find EF.

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Question 1191758: In trapezoid EFGH, EF̅̅̅̅ || HG̅̅̅̅ and IJ̅ is the median.
a. If EF = 22 and HG = 28, find IJ.
b. If HG = 15 and IJ = 12. Find EF.

Answer by greenestamps(13215) About Me  (Show Source):
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The length of the median of a trapezoid is the average of the lengths of the two bases.

Use that and simple arithmetic to answer the two questions.