Question

DEFG is an isosceles trapezoid with bases FE and
GD. DE = 5x -2, and FG = 4x + 2. Find FG.

Answer 1

FG is 18 units

Explanation:

if the trapezoid is isosceles then DE = GF so we can create this equation:

4x + 2 = 5x - 2

4x = 5x - 4

-x = -4

x = 4

FG = 4(4)+2 which is 18