Answer:
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Step-by-step explanation:
The perimeter (P) of the trapezoid is the sum of its four sides
given P = 135
sum the 4 sides, equate to 135 and solve for x
3.5x - 9 + x + 2.5x + x = 135 ( simplify left side )
8x - 9 = 135 ( add 9 to both sides )
8x = 144 ( divide both sides by 8 )
x = 18
substitute x = 18 into the expressions for the lengths of the sides.
The lengths of the sides measuring x in is 18
The length of the side measuring 2.5x in is 2.5(18) is 45
The length of the side measuring 3.5x - 9 in is
3.5(18) - 9 = 63 - 9 = 54