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If the perimeter of an isosceles trapezoid is 59.9 meters, and the bases measure 23.2 meters and 17.1 meters, find the length of the legs of the trapezoid

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Answer:

9.8

Explanation:

59.9 = 23.2 + 17.1 + 2x

19.6 = 2x

9.8 = x

User Xrado
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x is the length of each leg
23.2 + 17.1 + 2x = 59.9
2x = 19.6
x = 9.8
EACH leg = 9.8 meters


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