SOLUTION: I am having a problem getting this to translate into an equation. I'm good at cirles and rectangles, but trapezoids are really throwing me. Any help is appreciated! Thanks!
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: I am having a problem getting this to translate into an equation. I'm good at cirles and rectangles, but trapezoids are really throwing me. Any help is appreciated! Thanks!
Problem #20
A flower garden is in the shape of a trapezoid with bases of 6 yards and 10 yards. The distance between the bases is 4 yards. Find the area of the garden.
This question is from textbook Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
Answer by tutorcecilia(2152) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A=1/2(height)(Base#1 + Base #2)[ Formula for the area of a trapezoid]
A=(1/2)(4)(6+10) [Plug-in the values]
A=(2)(16)
A=32
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