SOLUTION: The lengths of the bases of an isosceles trapezoid are 6 centimeters and 12 centimeters. If the length of each leg is 5 centimeters, what is the area of the trapezoid?

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Question 879157: The lengths of the bases of an isosceles trapezoid are 6 centimeters and 12 centimeters. If the length of each leg is
5 centimeters, what is the area of the trapezoid?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Isoseles Trapezoid: a = c = 5cm, ***(12-6)/2 = 3
h = sqrt(5^2 - 3^2) = 4
A = %28%2812cm%2B6cm%29%2F2%294cm+= 36cm^2