Question

HELP DUE IN 10 MINS!

Solve for the value of x and find the length of the midsegment of the trapezoid below.

x =??

Answer 1

• x = 15

Explanation:

Midsegment of the trapezoid is half the sum of the bases:

• 4x + 5 = (2x + 15 + 4x + 25)/2
• 4x + 5 = 3x + 20
• 4x - 3x = 20 - 5
• x = 15