ISEE Upper Level Math : How to find the length of the side of a trapezoid

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : How To Find The Length Of The Side Of A Trapezoid

Trapezoid

Note: Figure NOT drawn to scale.

The area of the above trapezoid is . What is ?

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Substitute  into the formula for the area of a trapezoid:

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