Construct the midpoint of side BC and label it E. Extend segments AE and DC and let F be the point where they intersect (as shown in the figure). Measure the sides of the trapezoid. Measure also. Observe the measurements as you change the size and shape of Trapezoid ABCD. In a textbox, write a conjecture about the relationship between the lengths of two or more of the sides of the trapezoid and equation. This conjecture should be an equation rather than an inequality. Solution AB + CD = DF. Triangle ABE = triangle FCE (as BE = CE, alternate angles ABE = BCE, alternate angles BAE = CFE). Therefore corresponding sides CF and AB are equal. Thus AB + CD = DC +CF = DF.