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Area of trapezoids

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Learn it A trapezoid's area is the average of the parallel sides times the height: $A = \frac{(a + b)}{2} \times h$.

Example: Find the area of this trapezoid.

8 cm14 cm6 cm
  1. Average of the parallel sides: $(8 + 14) \div 2 = 11$.
  2. × height: $11 \times 6 = 66$.
  3. Area = 66 cm².

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