Answer:
shorter base = 6 yd
longer base = 8 yd
area of playground = 42 yd^2
Step-by-step explanation:
The question tells you that the shorter side is equal to the width, which is 6 yds. The bases of the triangles on either side are 1 yd. Since there are two, add 1 twice to 6 (6+1+1). This gives you 8 yd for the longer base. You're right about the area, just use the trapezoid area formula: 1/2h(a+b).
Let S be the first side.
Longest side is then 2S.
Third side is 2S-10.
Perimeter is sum of all three sides = S+2S+2S-10 = 75
=>
5S-10=75
5S=75+10=85
S=17
Therefore
S=17 is the first side.
Longest side is then 2S=2*17=34.
Third side is 2S-10=2*17-10=24.
