Question

5. Determine the number of square units in the area of the trapezoid whose bases are 3-X units and 10+X units and whose height is 6 units.

Answer 1

39 units

Explanation:

The formula for area of trapezoid is 1/2h(a+b) where a and b are the base/parallel sides.

We have,

a=3-x

b=10+x

h=6

Now,

Area=1/2h(a+b)

=1/2*6(3-x+10+x)=3(13)=39 units