Find the area of trapezoids. Please!!!!!!!!!!
Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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In order to find the area of a trapezoid we refer to the formula,
A =( (a + b) / 2)h
a = upper base
b = lower base
h = height
Example:
Find the area of the trapezoid with an upper base of 2cm, lower base of 8 cm and a height of 5 cm.
Substitute the given values to the formula for the area of the trapezoid.
A = ( ( 2 + 8)/ 2 ) 5
A = (10/2cm)5cm
A = (5cm)(5cm)
A = 25cm^2