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In the following exercises, solve using the properties of trapezoids.Laurel is making a banner shaped like a trapezoid. The height of the banner is 3 feet and the bases are 4 and 5 feet. What is the area of the banner?
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Step 1: The formula for the area of a trapezoid is given by $\frac{1}{2} \cdot h \cdot (b_1 + b_2)$, where $h$ is the height of the trapezoid, and $b_1$ and $b_2$ are the lengths of the bases. Show more…
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