Area of Trapezoids

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What is the formula for calculating the area of a trapezoid?

Back

The area of a trapezoid can be calculated using the formula: Area = (1/2) * (Base1 + Base2) * Height.

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What are the bases of a trapezoid?

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The bases of a trapezoid are the two parallel sides.

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If a trapezoid has bases of 10 meters and 4 meters, and a height of 3 meters, what is its area?

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Area = (1/2) * (10 + 4) * 3 = 21 square meters.

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What is the height of a trapezoid?

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The height of a trapezoid is the perpendicular distance between the two bases.

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What is a trapezoid?

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A trapezoid is a four-sided polygon (quadrilateral) with at least one pair of parallel sides.

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How do you identify the bases of a trapezoid in a diagram?

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The bases are the two sides that run parallel to each other.

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What is the area of a trapezoid with bases of 12 meters and 6 meters, and a height of 5 meters?

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Area = (1/2) * (12 + 6) * 5 = 45 square meters.

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What is the significance of the height in the area formula for trapezoids?

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The height is crucial as it determines the vertical distance between the bases, affecting the area calculation.

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Can a trapezoid have equal-length bases?

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Yes, if a trapezoid has equal-length bases, it is called an isosceles trapezoid.

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What is the area of a trapezoid with base one 5 inches, base two 3 inches, and a height of 9 inches?

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Area = (1/2) * (5 + 3) * 9 = 36 square inches.