if the base is 9 1/2in and the line in the middle is 3 1/2in. what is the area follow formula
What kind of figure is this?
it is an irregular figures like a trapezpoid and triangles
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To find the area of a trapezoid, you can use the formula:
Area = (base1 + base2) * height / 2
In this case, the base1 is given as 9 1/2 inches, and the base2 is also 9 1/2 inches since it is the same length. The height is given as 3 1/2 inches.
First, let's convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions:
9 1/2 inches = 19/2 inches
3 1/2 inches = 7/2 inches
Now, we can substitute these values into the formula:
Area = (19/2 + 19/2) * 7/2 / 2
Simplifying the equation:
Area = (38/2) * 7/2 / 2
Area = 19 * 7/2 / 2
Area = 133/4 / 2
Area = 133/8 or 16 5/8 square inches
So, the area of the trapezoid is 16 5/8 square inches.