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The cross section of an attic is in the shape of an isosceles trapezoid, as shown in the accompanying figure. If the height of the attic is 9 feet, BC = 12 feet, and AD = 28 feet, find the length of AB to the nearest foot. B 12' 9' A E D 28-

The cross section of an attic is in the shape of an isosceles trapezoid, as shown in the accompanying figure. If the height of the attic is 9 feet, BC = 12 feet, and AD = 28 feet, find the length of AB to the nearest foot. B 12' 9' A E D 28-

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4. Altitude in Isoscles Trapezoid Mar 08, 6:37:10 PM The cross section of an attic is in the shape of an isosceles trapezoid, as shown in the accompanying figure. If the height of the attic is 9 feet, BC = 12 feet, and AD = 28 feet, find the length of AB to the nearest foot. B 12' 9' A E D 28 Answer: AB Submit Answer attempt 1 out of 2 / problem 1 out of max 1
Transcribed Image Text:4. Altitude in Isoscles Trapezoid Mar 08, 6:37:10 PM The cross section of an attic is in the shape of an isosceles trapezoid, as shown in the accompanying figure. If the height of the attic is 9 feet, BC = 12 feet, and AD = 28 feet, find the length of AB to the nearest foot. B 12' 9' A E D 28 Answer: AB Submit Answer attempt 1 out of 2 / problem 1 out of max 1
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