Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
see the attached figure , to better understand the problem
we have

where
A(b) ---> is the trapezoid's area
b ---> is the other base value
Solve the equation for b
That means ----> isolate the variable b
Divide 12 by 2 right side

Divide by 6 both sides

subtract 9 both sides

Rewrite

Convert to function notation

Answer:
The area of the playground is 2.89 bigger than the area of the parking lot
Answer:
x = 10.25
y = 6.7
Step-by-step explanation:
X = 8 - (-2.25) = 10.25
Y = 6 - 4.2 - (-4.9) = 6.7
It is going to be 15x if you are trying to simplify it