# algebra

The area of a trapezoid is given by the formula A = 1/2 (b 1 + b 2)h, where base b 1 is parallel to base b 2 and h is the height. Solve the formula for b 2. Show your work

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1. b1+b2= 2*area/h
b2= above, minus b1

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