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The longer base of a trapezoid has endpoints of (-2,- 4) and (4,0). The shorter base contains the point (3, 1).
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We an equation of the line that contains the shorter base of the trapezoid. Provide valid mathematical reasoning and calculations to
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Answer 1

y = 2·x/3 - 1

Explanation:

The endpoints of the longer base of the trapezoid = (-2, -4), and (4, 0)

The point contained on the shorter base = (3, 1)

The slope of the line representing the longer base, m, is given as follows;

m = (0 - (-4))/(4 - (-2)) = 2/3

The slope of the shorter base = The slope of the longer base = m = 2/3

The equation of the line representing the shorter base in point and slope form is therefore;

y - 1 = (2/3)·(x - 3)

∴ y = 2·x/3 - 2 + 1 = 2·x/3 - 1

The equation of the shorter side of the trapezoid is y = 2·x/3 - 1