Answer:
The two parallel sides a and b are 17 cm and 23 cm respectively
Step-by-step explanation:
Area of a trapezium = {(a+b)/2} h
Where
h = height = 18 cm
a = parallel side 1 = x
b = parallel side 2 = x + 6
Area of a trapezium = {(a+b)/2} h
360 = {(x + x + 6) / 2} 18
360 = { (2x + 6) / 2} 18
360 = (2x + 6) 9
360 = 18x + 54
Subtract 54 from both sides
360 - 54 = 18x
306 = 18x
Divide both sides by 18
x = 306 / 18
= 17
x = 17 cm
a = parallel side 1 = x
x = 17 cm
b = parallel side 2 = x + 6
x + 6
= 17 + 6
= 23 cm
