For trapezoid JKLM, A and B are midpoints of the legs. Find AB.

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romanna [79]3 years ago

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

The length of the median of a trapezoid equals one-half the sum of the lengths of the bases.

$\begin{array}{rcl}AB & = & \frac{1}{2}(JK + LM)\\\\& = & \frac{1}{2}(19 + 39)\\\\& = & \frac{1}{2}\times 58\\\\& = & \mathbf{29}\\\end{array}$

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