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Find the value of x given the shape

Find the value of x given the shape-example-1
User Shelda
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Answer:

x = 5

Explanation:

Note: I'm assuming this shape is a trapezoid, so I'm basing a theorem of that fact. Tell me if it's not a trapezoid.

1. Identify the theorem:

There is a theorem you can use for this problem that states that the length of the meadian of a trapezoid is equal to the average of the lengths of the bases of the trapezoid.

So what I mean is:

(Base 1 Length + Base 2 Length)/2 = length of the median of a trapezoid

2. Identify:

Base 1: FC = 6x-6

Base 2: AD = 38

Median: EB = 7x-4

3. Substitute:

(Base 1 Length + Base 2 Length)/2 = length of the median of a trapezoid

(FC + AD)/2 = EB

(6x-6 + 38)/2 = 7x-4

4. Solve for x:

x = 5

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