Can someone help me find the area of this trapezoid i'm very lost
Mathematics · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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In order to find the area of a trapezoid, we use the equation:
A = ((a+b)/2) h
A = area
a = base 1
b = base 2
h = height
Base 1 and Base 2 of the trapezoid is parallel, and the height is the perpendicular distance from one base to the opposite.
Example:
Given the trapezoid with an upper base of 4 cm. lower base of 7 cm and a height of 10 cm. Determine the area of the trapezoid.
Given:
a = 8 cm
b = 12 cm
h = 5 cm
Substitute the given values of a, b and h to the formula for the trapezoid.
A = ((a+b)/2) h
A = ((8 +12)/2) 10
A = (20/2 )10
A = (10 cm)(10cm)
A = 100 cm^2