High School Math : How to find the length of the side of a trapezoid

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Trapezoids

The following quadrilaterals are similar. Solve for .

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Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When polygons are similar, the sides will have the same ratio to one another. Set up the appropriate proportions.

Cross multiply.

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