Question

Find the length of the second base of a trapezoid with one base measuring 12 feet,a height of 4,and an area of 58 square feet.

Answer 1

Explanation:

A = ½(b₁ + b₂)h

b₂ = 2A/h - b₁

b₂ = 2(58)/4 - 12

b₂ = 17 ft