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The formula for the area of a trapezoid is

A=h(b1 + b₂), where h is the height and b₁ and b2
are the two bases. Rewrite the formula to solve for b₁ in
terms of A, h and b₂.

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Answer: b1=A/h - b2

Step-by-step explanation: To solve for a variable, you must get that variable alone on one side of the equation. Following the order of operations, first you divide both sides by h, giving us a/h = b1 +b2, then subtract b2 from both sides, resulting in A/h - b2 = b1.

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