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Explan why the formula for the area of a trapezoid contains the expression b +b​

Explan why the formula for the area of a trapezoid contains the expression b b class=

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  • 03-05-2019

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Step-by-step explanation:

Actually, it doesn't.

A trapezoid has 2 sides which are parallel but of different lengths.  It also has a width.

To find the area of a trapezoid, you find the average of the parallel side lengths and then mult. this result by the width:

a + b                       ← where a and b are the unequal side lengths

--------- * width

    2

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