Question

DC=x-2

Height=4
AB=2x+4
The area of the trapezoid ABCD shown above is 70 square units. Calculate x.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:To calculate the value of x, we can use the formula for the area of a trapezoid:

Area = (1/2) * (sum of the parallel sides) * height

Given that the area of the trapezoid ABCD is 70 square units, we can set up the equation as follows:

70 = (1/2) * (AB + DC) * Height

Substituting the given values:

70 = (1/2) * ((2x + 4) + (x - 2)) * 4

Simplifying the equation:

70 = (1/2) * (3x + 2) * 4

Multiplying both sides by 2 to remove the fraction:

140 = (3x + 2) * 4

Dividing both sides by 4:

35 = 3x + 2

Subtracting 2 from both sides:

33 = 3x

Dividing both sides by 3:

x = 11

Therefore, the value of x is 11.