The trapezoid and the isosceles trapezoid
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1
In trapezoid ABCD (BC ∥ AD), ∠D = 84°. How many degrees is ∠C?
96
2
The bases of an isosceles trapezoid are 14 cm and 30 cm. How long is the shorter segment cut off the larger base by the altitude (cm)?
8
3
The bases of an isosceles trapezoid are 9 cm and 17 cm and a leg is 5 cm. What is the perimeter (cm)?
36
4
The angle at the larger base of an isosceles trapezoid is 70°. How many degrees is the angle at the smaller base?
110
5
Is a parallelogram a trapezoid? Answer using the definition.
No: a trapezoid has only one pair of parallel sides, a parallelogram has two.