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The equation below shows The area of a trapezoid, a, with a height of 9 cm, and one base 35 cm. A=9/2(b+35)

Which formula correctly solves for the other base, b?

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For this case we have the following equation:
A = 9/2 (b + 35)
We must clear b from the equation, to obtain the value of the other base.
Clearing b we have:
(b + 35) = (2/9) A
b = (2/9) A - 35
Answer:
A formula that correctly solves for the other base, b is:
b = (2/9) A - 35
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