Answer:
Possible values of x are whole numbers that are lesser than 15 inches
Step-by-step explanation:
We are given;
Base; b = 15 inches
Height; h = 10 inches
Formula for area of triangle is;
A_tria = ½bh
A_tria = ½ × 15 × 10
A_tria = 75 Sq.in
Now, formula for trapezoid is;
A_trapez = ½(a + b)h
Where a is the side parallel to the base.
We are told that the area of the trapezoid is less than twice the area of the triangle.
Thus;
½(a + 15)10 < 2(75)
Simplifying;
5(a + 15) < 150
Divide both sides by 5 to get;
a + 15 < 150/5
a + 15 < 30
Subtract 15 from both sides to get;
a < 30 - 15
a < 15
Possible values of x are whole numbers that are lesser than 15 inches
