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8) A trapezoid has an area of 69 m2. If the altitude has a length of 7 m and one base has a length of 8 m, find the length of the other base.

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Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.5: More Area Relationships In The Circle

Problem 16E: The approximate area of a triangle with sides of lengths 3 in., 5 in., and 6 in. is 7.48 in2. What...

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