Find the length of the second base of a trapezoid with one base measuring 29ft, a height of 9ft, and an area of 193.5 ft square
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By definition, the area of the trapezoid is given by: A = (1/2) * (B + b) * (h) Where, B: base number 1 b: base number 2 h: height Clearing b we have: b = (2 / h) * (A) - B Substituting values: b = (2/9) * (193.5) - 29 b = 14 feet Answer: the length of the second base is: b = 14 feet