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KDSX is an isosceles trapezoid, as shown , where m what is the value of z and t?

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The value of z and t obtained using the properties of an isosceles trapezoid are;

z = 1.4, and t = 12.6

The steps used to find the possible values of z and t are as follows;

The diagram of the isosceles trapezoid is left out; The order of the letters in the name of the trapezoid, KDSX, indicates that the angles K and X are non adjacent sides of the isosceles trapezoid Whereby the base angles of the isosceles trapezoid are ∠K and ∠X, we get;

∠K ≅ ∠X (Base angles of an isosceles trapezoid)

m∠K = m∠X

35·z - 20 = 15·z + 8

35·z - 15·z = 8 + 20

20·z = 28

z = 28/20

z = 1.4

Therefore; m∠K = 35 × 1.4 - 20

m∠K = 29°

m∠X = 29°

m∠S = (360 - 2 × 29)/2

m∠S = 151°

10·t + 25 = 151

10·t = 151 - 25

t = (151 - 25)/10

t = 12.6

The possible complete question obtained from a similar question found through search can be presented as follows;

KDSX is an isosceles trapezoid, as shown, where m∠K = (35·z - 20)°, m∠X = (15·z + 8)°, m∠S = (10·t + 25)°

The diagram of the isosceles trapezoid is left out; Please find attached the possible drawing of the isosceles trapezoid KDSX created with MS Word

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