Area of a Trapezoid
Height is perpendicular to the bases!!

Area = 1/2(b1+b2)H.

Problem 5-5

If the length of base 1 is 2 inches, and the length of base 2 is 6 inches, what is the area of the trapezoid? A- You can't find the area: you need the height.

B- 16

C- 4

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