Answer: The value of x is 13.
Step-by-step explanation:
Area of trapezoid = [tex]\dfrac{1}{2}\times\text{sum of parallel sides}\times\text{height}[/tex]
Here , Parallel sides = 9 cm , x cm
Height (Altitude ) = 5 cm
Area = 55 sq. cm
Substitute all values in the formula , we get
[tex]55=\dfrac12\times{(9+x)}\times5\\\\ \dfrac{2\times55}{5}=9+x\\\\ 22=9+x\\\\ x=22-9\\\\ x=13[/tex]
Hence, the value of x is 13.
