SOLUTION: What is the formula for the area of a trapezoid?

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Question 3171: What is the formula for the area of a trapezoid?
Answer by xcentaur(357) About Me  (Show Source):
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A trapezoid is a 4-sided figure with one pair of parallel sides.


      base1(b1)
    _________
   /         |\
  /height(h1)| \
 /           |  \
/            |   \
-----------------
      base2(b2)


To find the area of a trapezoid, take the sum of its bases, multiply the sum by the height of the trapezoid, and then divide the result by 2, The formula for the area of a trapezoid is:


A=%28%28b1%2Bb2%29h%29%2F2


Hope this helps,
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