For the cyclic quadrilateral MNPQ, the sides have lengths a, b, c, and d. If a2 + b2 = c2 + d2 explain why the area of the quadrilateral is A = (ab + cd)/2

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Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles
Section8.2: Perimeter And Area Of Polygons
Problem 56E: For the cyclic quadrilateral MNPQ, the sides have lengths a, b, c, and d. If a2+b2=c2+d2, explain...
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For the cyclic quadrilateral MNPQ, the sides have lengths a,
b, c, and d. If a2 + b2 = c2 + d2 explain why the area of 
the quadrilateral is A = (ab + cd)/2

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