Answer:
x = 8
Step-by-step explanation:
To find the possible value of x in the given trapezoid MNOP with median QR, recall that one of the properties of a trapezoid is that the median length = ½ of the sum of the length of the parallel bases
Thus, ½ of [x + (3x + 8)] = 20
Let's find x
½*[x + (3x + 8)] = 20
½*[x + 3x + 8)] = 20
½*[4x +8] = 20
Multiply both sides by 2
4x + 8 = 20*2
4x + 8 = 40
Subtract 8 from both sides
4x = 40 - 8
4x = 32
Divide both sides by 4
x = 32/4
x = 8
