Find x .
Answer to Problem 32WE
x = 3.5
Explanation of Solution
Given:
ABCD is a trapezoid with median
DC = 3x , AB =
Calculation:
We have
Since a side cannot be negative, if x = -2 , then DC = -6 , which is not possible.
Hence , x = 3.5
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