Area 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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How do you calculate the area of a trapezoid?

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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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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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If the bases of a trapezoid are 10 m and 6 m, and the height is 4 m, what is the area?

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Area = (1/2) * (10 + 6) * 4 = 32 m².

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What is the significance of the area in real-life applications?

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The area of a trapezoid can be used in various real-life applications such as land measurement, construction, and design.

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What units are used to measure area?

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Area is measured in square units, such as square meters (m²), square centimeters (cm²), or square inches (in²).

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What is the area of a trapezoid with bases 8 cm and 12 cm, and height 5 cm?

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Area = (1/2) * (8 + 12) * 5 = 50 cm².

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Can a trapezoid have equal-length non-parallel sides?

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Yes, a trapezoid can have equal-length non-parallel sides, which makes it an isosceles trapezoid.

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What is an isosceles trapezoid?

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An isosceles trapezoid is a trapezoid where the non-parallel sides are equal in length.