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a trapezoid has an area of 20cm squared and a height of 5 cm. what is the sum of its top and bottom sides
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a trapezoid has an area of 20cm squared and a height of 5 cm. what is the sum of its top and bottom sides

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A=(a+b)/(2) h
A - area
h - height
a+b - sum of its top and bottom sides


20=(a+b)/(2) \cdot 5 \\ 4 = (a+b)/(2) \\ a+b=8

The sum of its top and bottom sides is 8 cm.
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