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A counter top is in the shape of a trapezoid. The lengths of the bases are 70 1/2 and 65 1/2 inches long. The area of the counter top is 1,244 square inches. Write and solve an equation to find the height

User Jim Wolff
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Answer:

height = (area x 2) / sum of bases

18.29 inches

Explanation:

height = area x 2 / sum of bases

sum of lengths = 70 1/2 = 65 1/2 = 136

(1244 X 2) / 136 = 18.29

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