Answer:
The measure of the shortest side is 851 miles
Step-by-step explanation:
Let
x ----> the measure of the shortest side
y ---> the measure of the middle side
z ---> the measure of the longest side
we know that
The perimeter of triangle is equal to


so
----> equation A
the shortest side measures 71 mi less than the middle side
so
----> equation B
the longest side measures 372 mi more the the middle side
so
----> equation C
substitute equation B and equation C in equation A

solve for y

Find the value of x

therefore
The measure of the shortest side is 851 miles
To find the area of the trapezoid you add the two bases then multiply by the base and divide by 2.
B1+b2= 24+16=40
40*h=40*12=480
480/2=240
D. 240 square feet.
Answer:
x = 12.1
Step-by-step explanation:
20 − (z + 7) = 0.9
Distribute the minus sign
20 -x -7 = .9
Combine like terms
13 -x = .9
Subtract 13 from each side
-x = -12.1
x = 12.1