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A trapezoid has a height of 6 inches, an area of 120 square inches, and one base measuring 13 inches. Find the length of the other base. ​

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Answer:

27

Explanation:

Givens

b1 = 13

b2 = ?

h = 6

Area = 120

Formula

Area = (b1 + b2) * h/2 Multiply by 2

2Area = (b1 + b2)*h Divide by h

2Area/h = b1 + b2 Subtract b1 from both sides

2Area/h - b1 = b2

Solution

2*120 / 6 - 13 = b2

40 - 13 = b2

b2 = 27

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