Review A Bookmark Brown, Ma The longer base of a trapezoid has endpoints of (- 2, - 4) and (4, 0). The shorter base contains the point (3, 1). (3, 1) (4, 0) (-2, "4) Write an equation of the line that contains the shorter base of the trapezoid. Provide valid mathematical reasoning and calculations to explain how you derive your equaiton. Hint: The bases of a trapezoid are parallel. Enter your equation and explanation in the space provided. Math symbols Relations Geometry Groucs

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The longer base of a trapezoid has endpoints of (- 2, - 4) and (4, 0). The shorter base contains the point (3, 1).
(3, 1)
(4, 0)
(-2, "4)
Write an equation of the line that contains the shorter base of the trapezoid. Provide valid mathematical reasoning and calculations to explain how you derive
your equaiton.
Hint The bases of a trapezoid are parallel.
Enter your equation and explanation in the space provided.
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Transcribed Image Text:Review A Bookmark Brown, Ma The longer base of a trapezoid has endpoints of (- 2, - 4) and (4, 0). The shorter base contains the point (3, 1). (3, 1) (4, 0) (-2, "4) Write an equation of the line that contains the shorter base of the trapezoid. Provide valid mathematical reasoning and calculations to explain how you derive your equaiton. Hint The bases of a trapezoid are parallel. Enter your equation and explanation in the space provided. Math symbols Relations Geometry Groucs
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