Find the area of each trapezoid using the formula. 1. 5 cm 3 cm 4 cm A= ____ cm² 2. 2 m 8 m 4 m A= ____ m²
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First, let's recall the formula for the area of a trapezoid: A = (1/2) * (base1 + base2) * height For the first trapezoid: - base1 = 5 cm - base2 = 3 cm - height = 2 cm Now, plug these values into the formula: A = (1/2) * (5 + 3) * 2 A = (1/2) * 8 * 2 A = 4 * 2 A Show more…
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