Area of a trapezoid

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What is the formula for the area of a trapezoid?

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The area of a trapezoid is given by the formula: A = (1/2) * (b1 + b2) * h, where b1 and b2 are the lengths of the two bases, and h is the height.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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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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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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How do you calculate the area of a trapezoid with bases of 8 ft and 12 ft, and a height of 5 ft?

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Using the formula A = (1/2) * (b1 + b2) * h, the area is A = (1/2) * (8 + 12) * 5 = 50 ft².

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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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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If a trapezoid has bases of 5 m and 15 m, and a height of 4 m, what is its area?

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The area is A = (1/2) * (5 + 15) * 4 = 40 m².

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the difference between a trapezoid and a parallelogram?

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A trapezoid has only one pair of parallel sides, while a parallelogram has two pairs of parallel sides.

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Can a trapezoid be classified as an isosceles trapezoid?

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Yes, an isosceles trapezoid has non-parallel sides that are equal in length.

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CCSS.5.G.B.4

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What is the area of a trapezoid with bases of 10 cm and 20 cm, and a height of 3 cm?

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The area is A = (1/2) * (10 + 20) * 3 = 45 cm².

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the significance of the height in calculating the area of a trapezoid?

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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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CCSS.6.G.A.1