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− | Since <math>XY = WZ</math> | + | Since <math>XY = WZ</math>, <math>PQ = PQ</math> and the [[area]]s of the [[trapezoid]]s <math>PQZW</math> and <math>PQYX</math> are the same, then the heights of the trapezoids are the same. Thus both trapezoids have area <math>\frac{1}{2} \cdot \frac{19}{2}(XY + PQ) = \frac{19}{4}(XY + 87)</math>. This number is also equal to one quarter the area of the entire rectangle, which is <math>\frac{19\cdot AB}{4}</math>, so we have <math>AB = XY + 87</math>. |
In addition, we see that the [[perimeter]] of the rectangle is <math>2AB + 38 = XA + AD + DW + WZ + ZC + CB + BY + YX = 4XY</math>, so <math>AB + 19 = 2XY</math>. | In addition, we see that the [[perimeter]] of the rectangle is <math>2AB + 38 = XA + AD + DW + WZ + ZC + CB + BY + YX = 4XY</math>, so <math>AB + 19 = 2XY</math>. |
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[hide]Problem
Rectangle is divided into four parts of equal area by five segments as shown in the figure, where , and is parallel to . Find the length of (in cm) if cm and cm.
Solution
Since , and the areas of the trapezoids and are the same, then the heights of the trapezoids are the same. Thus both trapezoids have area . This number is also equal to one quarter the area of the entire rectangle, which is , so we have .
In addition, we see that the perimeter of the rectangle is , so .
Solving these two equations gives .
Solution 2
Let , , , and . First we drop a perpendicular from to a point on so . Since and and the areas of the trapezoids and are the same, the heights of the trapezoids are both .From here, we have that . We are told that this area is equal to . Setting these equal to each other and solving gives . In the same way, we find that the perpendicular from to is . So
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