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ABCD is an isosceles trapezoid. Given that AC = 7x - 6. BD = 4x + 9 and CD = 12x - 15.

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The length of the isosceles trapezoid AC = 29, BD = 29, and CD = 45.

Calculating the sides of an isosceles trapezoid.

In an isosceles trapezoid ABCD, the diagonals are congruent. Thus, the length of the parallel sides AC and BD are congruent.

From the given information;

AC = 7x - 6

BD = 4x + 9

CD = 12x - 15

Since AC and BD are congruent

AC = BD
7x - 6 = 4x + 9

Collect like terms

7x - 4x = 9 + 6

3x = 15

x = 15/3

x = 5

Now, that x is know:

AC = 7x - 6

AC = 7(5) - 6

AC = 35 - 6

AC = BD = 29

CD = 12x - 15

CD = 12(5) - 15

CD = 60 - 15

CD = 45

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