document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=186976>Question 186976</A>This question is from textbook <A HREF=http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/032150108X/algebrahomeworkh>Survey of Mathematics w/ Applications expanded edition</A><BR>\n" );
document.write( ": <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> a) Find the area of a trapezoid with a height of 9 m and bases of 7 m and 25 m <BR>\n" );
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document.write( "b) Find the perimeter of a parallelogram with sides measuring 6.5 m and 3.5 m\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I am so confused with the different formulas, I have racked my head, and I really need your help!<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #140144 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=stanbon><B>stanbon(75887)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=stanbon><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/nopicture.jpg><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=140144\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> a) Find the area of a trapezoid with a height of 9 m and bases of 7 m and 25 m <BR>\n" );
document.write( "Area = (1/2)h(b1 + b2)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Area = (1/2)*9*(7+25) = (1/2)*9*32 = 16*9 = 144 sq meters<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "b) Find the perimeter of a parallelogram with sides measuring 6.5 m and 3.5 m <BR>\n" );
document.write( "Perimeter = 2(length + width)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "P = 2(6.5+2.5)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "P = 2(9) = 18 meters<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
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