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Lesson 347 of 500 · Extra Passages
⭐ 30 XPArea of Trapezoids Part 5
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A trapezoid is a special type of quadrilateral that has one pair of parallel sides.
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A trapezoid is a special type of quadrilateral that has one pair of parallel sides. To find the area of a trapezoid, you can use the formula: Area = (base1 + base2) × height ÷ 2. In this formula, 'base1' and 'base2' represent the lengths of the parallel sides, while 'height' is the distance between these sides. For example, imagine a trapezoid where base1 is 8 cm, base2 is 5 cm, and the height is 4 cm. First, add the two bases: 8 + 5 = 13. Then, multiply by the height: 13 × 4 = 52. Finally, divide by 2: 52 ÷ 2 = 26. So, the area of this trapezoid is 26 square centimeters. Understanding how to calculate the area of trapezoids can help you solve many real-world problems involving shapes and spaces.
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