SOLUTION: How do I solve for the area of this trapezoid? base1 is a and base2 is b and the height is h. A= 1/2h ( a + b)

SOLUTION: How do I solve for the area of this trapezoid? base1 is a and base2 is b and the height is h. A= 1/2h ( a + b)

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Question 746155: How do I solve for the area of this trapezoid? base1 is a and base2 is b and the height is h. A= 1/2h ( a + b)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You nearly have the area. What is still needed is the proper grouping symbols unless you do this on paper and can supply the correct notation there.

That is the formula you are looking to make. Anything more specific, you need the actual values.
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