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the area of a trapezoid is given by the equation A=n/2(a+b) find the area with of a trapezoid with base A=n/2(a=b)

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A. b1 = (2A -b2h)/h

Explanation:

Multiply by 2 and expand the right side

2A = b1h +b2h

Subtract the b2 term

2A -b2h = b1h

Divide by h

b1 = (2A -b2h)/h

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