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Figure ABCD is a trapezoid. Find the value of x

Figure ABCD is a trapezoid. Find the value of x-example-1
User Molerat
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Answer:

Well 5 is your answer...:)

Explanation:

User Stephen Wylie
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Answer:

x=5

Explanation:

The meddle line is the average of the top and the bottom

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

Combine like terms

{5x+9}/2 =17

Multiply each side by 2

5x+9 = 34

Subtract 9 from each side

5x+9-9 = 34-9

5x =25

Divide each side by 5

5x/5 = 25/5

x = 5

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