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Midsegment of a trapezoid find x​

Midsegment of a trapezoid find x​-example-1

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Answer:

x = 7

Explanation:

Based on the midsegment theorem of a trapezoid, thus:

NP = (JK + ML)/2

Substitute

45 = (3x + 11 + 10x - 12)/2

2*45 = 13x - 1

90 = 13x - 1

90 + 1 = 13x

91 = 13x

Divide both sides by 13

91/13 = x

7 = x

x = 7

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