The expression 1/2 (h) (b^1+b^2) gives the area of a trapezoid, with b^1 and b^2 representing the two base lengths of a trapezoid and h representing the height. Find the area of a trapezoid with base lengths 4 inches and 6 inches and a height of 8 inches.

Respuesta :

We have
[tex]b_{1}=4[/tex], [tex]b_{2}=6[/tex], and [tex]h=8[/tex]

The area is
[tex]\frac{1}{2}h(b_{1}+b_{2})[/tex]
[tex]=\frac{1}{2}(8)(4+6)[/tex]
[tex]=4(10)[/tex]
[tex]=40[/tex]
area = h [b1+b2]
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