Question

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Find the area of this trapezoid. Be sure to include the correct unit in your answer.

Answer 1

Answer: 55

Step-by-step explanation: A=a+b

2h=5+17

2·5=55

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Answer 2

A = 55 in²

Explanation:

The area (A) of a trapezoid is calculated as

A =
`(1)/(2)` h (b₁ + b₂ )

where h is the perpendicular height and b₁, b₁ the parallel bases

Here h = 5, b₁ = 5 and b₂ = 17 , then

A =
`(1)/(2)` × 5 × (5 + 17) = 2.5 × 22 = 55 in²