Area of Trapezoids

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What is a trapezoid?

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

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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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How do you find 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 the formula for the area of a trapezoid?

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The area (A) of a trapezoid can be calculated using the formula: A = (1/2) * (base1 + base2) * height.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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If the bases of a trapezoid are 5 cm and 7 cm, and the height is 4 cm, what is the area?

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Area = (1/2) * (5 + 7) * 4 = 24 cm².

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the total length of the bases in a trapezoid?

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The total length of the bases is the sum of the lengths of the two bases.

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If one base of a trapezoid is 10 m and the other is 14 m, what is the total length of the bases?

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Total length of the bases = 10 m + 14 m = 24 m.

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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 because it determines how far apart the bases are, affecting the overall area.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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How does changing the height of a trapezoid affect its area?

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Increasing the height increases the area, while decreasing the height decreases the area.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the relationship between the bases and the area of a trapezoid?

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The area increases as the lengths of the bases increase.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1