Find the missing length for the following trapezoid

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Elmalto · Answer 1 · 2022-12-07T21:39:02+0000

Answer:

KL = 18

Explanation:

The midsegment TU is half the sum of the parallel bases , that is

(KL+JM)/(2) = TU

(KL+34)/(2) = 26 ( multiply both sides by 2 )

KL + 34 = 52 ( subtract 34 from both sides )

KL = 18