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If the area of the trapezoid below is 75 square units, what is the value of x? AB=17 DC=8

A. 1.5
B. 12
C. 6
D. 3

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Answer: 6 units

Explanation:

From the diagram attached to the question:

Length AB = 17

Length DC = 8

height (h) = x

Area of trapezium = 75sq units

The Area (A) of a trapezium is given by:

(1/2) × (a + b) × h

Where ;

a and b are the upper and base lengths of the trapezium

h = height of trapezium

A = (1/2) × (a + b) × h

75 = (1/2) * (17 + 8) * x

75 = 0.5*25*x

75 = 12.5x

x = 75 / 12.5

x = 6 units

If the area of the trapezoid below is 75 square units, what is the value of x? AB-example-1
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