If Three Sides of a Trapezoid Are a = 8

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Essay

If three sides of a trapezoid are a = 8 inches long, how long should the fourth side be if the area is a maximum? [Area of a trapezoid = where a and b are the lengths of the parallel sides and h = height.]

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