What is the base of the trapezoid with an area of 150 a height of 10 and a base of 14?

Mathematics · Middle School · Wed Jan 13 2021

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Given:

Area = 150

Height = 14

Base =14

Determine the other base of the trapezoid.

Formula for the area of the trapezoid:

A = (a + b)/2 (h)

b = 2A/h - a 

Solution:

Substitute the given values to the formula for the base of the trapezoid in terms of the area.

b = 2 (150)/14 - 14

b = 300/14 - 14

b = 21.43 - 14

b =7.43

Final answer:

b =7.43