Area of Trapezoids and Kites

Area of Trapezoids

& Kites

By Deeann Bobinis

Poll

What is a trapezoid?

• Shape with 2 sets of parallel sides

• Shape with 1 set of parallel sides

• A shape with no parallel sides

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​Trapezoids are shapes with 1 set of parallel sides.

Formula used for finding the area of a Trapezoid

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An Example

Multiple Choice

Looking at the trapezoid, what is the h (height)?

• 6 ft

• 14 ft

• 7 ft

• 5 ft

Multiple Choice

Looking at the trapezoid, what is the b1 (base 1)?

• 6 ft

• 14 ft

• 7 ft

• 5 ft

Multiple Choice

Looking at the trapezoid, what is the b2 (base 2)?

• 6 ft

• 14 ft

• 7 ft

• 5 ft

Fill in the Blanks

Multiple Choice

Looking at the trapezoid, what is the h (height)?

• 4 m

• 7 m

• 11 m

Multiple Choice

Looking at the trapezoid, what is the b1 (base 1)?

• 4 m

• 7 m

• 11 m

Multiple Choice

Looking at the trapezoid, what is the b2 (base 2)?

• 4 m

• 7 m

• 11 m

Fill in the Blanks

Kites- How to find the area

Multiple Choice

True or False- Your formula sheet contains a formula for finding the area of a kite?

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

There is NO formula for a kite, but you can cut the kite into a shape seen on your formula sheet.

What shape can a kite be cut into that is on your formula sheet?

• square

• rectangle

• parallelogram

• triangle

• trapezoid

Find the area of each and ADD them together.

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Kites can be cut into 4 or 2

​ triangles.

​Area of a triangle: 1/2 x b x h

​Area of a triangle: 1/2 x b x h

Multiple Choice

What is the area of the kite?

• 60 sq. ft.

• 120 sq. ft

• 80 sq. ft.

• 200 sq. ft.