Question

Figure ABCD is a trapezoid.

Find the value of x.
В,
2x + 1
17
X
3x + 8
A
D
X
= [?]

Answer 1

(BC + AD) / 2 = 17

(2x + 1 + 3x + 8) / 2 = 17

5x + 9 = 34

5x = 25

x = 5