Question

What is the area of a trapezoidal

Answer 1

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Trapezoid

Solution for area

A=(a+b/2)h

Answer 2

To identify the area of a two dimensional trapezoid shape, you must follow the correct formula:

$A = \frac{1}{2} ~h~(b_{1} + b_2)$

Let's move on to the next stage, and use an example:

Height: 3 ft.

Base #1: 4 ft.

Base #2: 6ft.

Following the formula, we must add the two bases. When adding, we get 10. Next, we take the height of the trapezoid, and multiply it by the sum of the two bases. Lastly, we divide the product by 2. Here is the formula for plugging all the numbers to the formula: $A = \frac12*3~(4+6)$

Now we are prepared to determine the area of the trapezoid.

$4+6=10$

$10*3=30$

$30*\frac12 = 15 ft^2$

Final area: 15 ft²  

(Explanation above may look like plenty of work to show, however, it is easy.)