value of x in an isosceles trapezoid
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Problem
value of x in an isosceles trapezoid
Step-by-step solution
In an isosceles trapezoid, consecutive angles between the parallel bases are supplementary. Thus, $(4x+37) + 9x = 180$. Solving for x gives $13x = 143$, so $x = 11$.
Answer
$11$