6. The length of one base of a trapezoid is 19 less than five times the length of the other base. If the trapezoid has a height of 18 feet and an area of 477 ft?, find the length of the longer base.

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6. The length of one base of a trapezoid is 19 less
than five times the length of the other base. If
the trapezoid has a height of 18 feet and an area
of 477 ft?, find the length of the longer base.
Transcribed Image Text:6. The length of one base of a trapezoid is 19 less than five times the length of the other base. If the trapezoid has a height of 18 feet and an area of 477 ft?, find the length of the longer base.
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