Question

If x = 4 units, y = 4 units, and h = 6 units, find the area of the trapezoid shown above using decomposition.

Answer 1

Answer:

$30 \: {units}^{2} .$

Step-by-step explanation:

$area = \frac{1}{2} (x + y)(h) \\ \\ = \frac{1}{2} (4 + 6)(6 ) \\ \\ = \frac{1}{2} \times 10 \times 6 \\ \\ = 5 \times 6 \\ \\ = 30 \: {units}^{2} .$