−2(6x+5)=74
Simplify both sides of the equation.
−2(6x+5)=74
−2 x 6x−2 x 5=74
−12x−10=74
Add 10 to both sides.
−12x−10=74
+10 +10
−12x=84
Divide both sides by -12.
−12x
=
84
/−12 /-12
x=-7
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The formula for the area of a trapezoid is A=1/2(base one+base two)h
All you have to do is find the base one, base two, and height using the given information and then plug it into the equation.
-4x+2=9 would be the answer for this equation