Since ABCD is an isosceles trapezoid, we know that AB is parallel to CD. Therefore, AB and CD must be of equal length.
Given that AB = 10y - 16 and CD = 8y - 4, we can set up the equation:
10y - 16 = 8y - 4
Simplifying the equation, we get:
2y = 12
Dividing both sides by 2, we find:
y = 6
Therefore, the value of y is 6.
ABCD is an isosceles trapezoid with legs AB¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ and CD¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ and base BC¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ , If the length of AB¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ =10y-16, the length of BC¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ = 4y-6 and the length of CD¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ =8y-4, find the value of y. Make sure to show ALL of your work in order to receive full credit. (2 points)
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