Properties of Trapezoids

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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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What are the properties of the bases of a trapezoid?

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The bases of a trapezoid are the two parallel sides, and the lengths of the bases can be different.

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What is the sum of the interior angles of a trapezoid?

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The sum of the interior angles of a trapezoid is 360 degrees.

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How do you find the length of the median of a trapezoid?

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What is an isosceles trapezoid?

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An isosceles trapezoid is a trapezoid in which the non-parallel sides (legs) are equal in length.

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What are the properties of the angles in an isosceles trapezoid?

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In an isosceles trapezoid, the angles adjacent to each base are equal.

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How do you calculate the area of a trapezoid?

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What is the relationship between the legs of a trapezoid and its angles?

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The lengths of the legs of a trapezoid can affect the measures of the angles; for example, in an isosceles trapezoid, the legs are equal and the angles are congruent.

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If one angle of a trapezoid is 76 degrees, what is the measure of the consecutive angle?

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What is the significance of the height in a trapezoid?

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The height of a trapezoid is the perpendicular distance between the two bases and is crucial for calculating the area.