How to Calculate the Area of a Trapezoid
Identify the length of both bases., Add the lengths of the bases., Identify the height of the trapezoid., Multiply the sum of the lengths of the bases by the height., Divide the result by two.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Identify the length of both bases.
The bases are the two parallel sides of the trapezoid.
Let's call them sides a and b.
Side a is 8 cm long and side b is 13 cm long. -
Step 2: Add the lengths of the bases.
Add 8 cm and 13 cm. 8 cm + 13 cm = 21 cm. , The height of the trapezoid is perpendicular to the bases.
In this example, the height of the trapezoid is 7 cm. , The sum of the lengths of the bases is 21 cm and the height is 7 cm. 21 cm x 7 cm = 147 cm2. , Divide 147 cm2 by 2 to get the final answer. 147 cm2/2 =
73.5 cm2.
The area of the trapezoid is
73.5.
You have just followed the formula for finding the area of a trapezoid, which is /2. -
Step 3: Identify the height of the trapezoid.
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Step 4: Multiply the sum of the lengths of the bases by the height.
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Step 5: Divide the result by two.
Detailed Guide
The bases are the two parallel sides of the trapezoid.
Let's call them sides a and b.
Side a is 8 cm long and side b is 13 cm long.
Add 8 cm and 13 cm. 8 cm + 13 cm = 21 cm. , The height of the trapezoid is perpendicular to the bases.
In this example, the height of the trapezoid is 7 cm. , The sum of the lengths of the bases is 21 cm and the height is 7 cm. 21 cm x 7 cm = 147 cm2. , Divide 147 cm2 by 2 to get the final answer. 147 cm2/2 =
73.5 cm2.
The area of the trapezoid is
73.5.
You have just followed the formula for finding the area of a trapezoid, which is /2.
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