Did you watch the VIDEOS FIRST?

The formula for the Area of a Trapezoid is?

 $\frac{\left(b1\ +\ b2\right)h}{2}$  What would I do FIRST to find the area of this trapezoid according to the video and formula?

Yes, you add the bases FIRST. A diagonal is NEVER a base or the height so we don't need that 5. We need the top 5 and bottom 8 which equals WHAT when we add them?

 $\frac{\left(b1\ +\ b2\right)\ h}{2}$  You get 13 when you add the bases. After we add the bases, what is our next step according to the formula?

 $\frac{\left(b1\ +\ b2\right)h}{2}$  Yes, you multiply the sum of the bases by the height. Remember, since the h is backed up to the ( ), that always means to multiply. What is the height in this picture?

Yes, the height is 4, so if the sum of the bases equals 13, what is 13 x 4?

 $\frac{\left(b1\ +\ b2\right)h}{2}$  Yes, 13 x 4 is 52. Now that we added the bases FIRST and multiplied that by the height SECOND, what is the LAST step we solve?

 $\frac{\left(b1\ +\ b2\right)h}{2}$  Yes, we divide by 2 LAST. We got 13 when we added the bases FIRST. Second, we multiplied 13 by 4 and got 52, and LASTLY, we will take 52 and divide by 2, which equals what?

 $\frac{\left(b1\ +\ b2\right)h}{2}$  The AREA for this trapezoid is 26. First, we added the bases and got 13. Next, we multiplied 13 by the height of 4 and got 52. Lastly, we divided 52 by 2 and got 26. How do you feel about AREA OF TRAPEZOIDS TODAY?

NOW LET'S PRACTICE! What is the AREA of this trapezoid? $\frac{\left(b1\ +\ b2\right)h}{2}$  

What is the AREA of this trapezoid? $\frac{\left(b1\ +\ b2\right)h}{2}$  

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I miss you all so much and hope you have a great Easter weekend. No new work ON FRIDAY, but use this as a day to catch up on your stuff. How are you feeling? WE CAN DO THIS!!!!!