What is the formula for the area of a trapezoid?
Area of Trapezoids and Parallelograms

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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The area of a trapezoid is given by the formula: \( A = \frac{1}{2} (b_1 + b_2) h \), where \( b_1 \) and \( b_2 \) are the lengths of the two parallel sides and \( h \) is the height.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the formula for the area of a parallelogram?
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The area of a parallelogram is given by the formula: \( A = b \times h \), where \( b \) is the base and \( h \) is the height.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you find the height of a trapezoid if you know the area and the lengths of the bases?
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You can rearrange the trapezoid area formula: \( h = \frac{2A}{b_1 + b_2} \).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a parallelogram?
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A parallelogram is a four-sided figure (quadrilateral) with opposite sides that are parallel and equal in length.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a trapezoid?
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A trapezoid is a four-sided figure (quadrilateral) with at least one pair of parallel sides.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If a trapezoid has bases of lengths 10 m and 14 m and a height of 5 m, what is its area?
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Using the formula: \( A = \frac{1}{2} (10 + 14) \times 5 = 60 \, m^2 \).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If a parallelogram has a base of 8 in and a height of 5 in, what is its area?
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Using the formula: \( A = 8 \times 5 = 40 \, in^2 \).
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