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| − | Let x be the length of the shorter base. | + | Let <math>x</math> be the length of the shorter base. Then: |
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| − | + | <math>3 = \frac{97-x}{2}</math> | |
| − | x | + | <math>6 = 97-x</math> |
| − | Thus, 91. | + | <math>x = 91</math> |
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| + | Thus, our answer is <math>\boxed{\textbf{(C) }91}</math>. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 12:39, 21 July 2024
Problem
The line joining the midpoints of the diagonals of a trapezoid has length 
. If the longer base is 
then the shorter base is: 
Solution
Let 
be the length of the shorter base. Then:
Thus, our answer is 
.
See also
| 1959 AHSC (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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