How to determine the height of a trapezoid when given the area and bases

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the area of a trapezoid using the formula: Area = 1/2 * height * (base1 + base2). It walks through a problem where the area and bases are given, and the height needs to be determined. The instructor demonstrates the steps to solve for the height, including combining terms and performing calculations, while encouraging the use of a calculator or mental math.

What is the formula for calculating the area of a trapezoid?

• 1/2 times height times base one plus base two

• Base one times base two divided by height

• Height times base one plus base two

• 1/2 times base one times base two

In the given problem, what is the unknown variable that needs to be solved?

• Base one

• Base two

• Area

• Height

What is the first step in solving for the height in the trapezoid area problem?

• Subtract the area from the bases

• Divide the area by the height

• Add the bases

• Multiply the bases

After combining the bases, what operation is performed next to solve for the height?

• Multiply the combined bases by the height

• Divide the area by the combined bases

• Subtract the combined bases from the area

• Add the area to the combined bases

What is the final step to isolate the height in the equation?

• Add the area to the height

• Subtract the combined bases from the height

• Divide the area by the product of 1/2 and the combined bases

• Multiply the height by the area