Becca's backyard is shaped like a trapezoid. The dimensions of the backyard are shown in the diagram 15 5 9 4. What is the area of the backyard in square meters
To find the area of a trapezoid, we need to use the formula:
Area = (1/2) * (a + b) * h
Where a and b are the lengths of the parallel sides of the trapezoid, and h is the height.
In this case, a = 15m, b = 9m, and h = 5m.
Plugging in these values into the formula, we get:
Area = (1/2) * (15 + 9) * 5
= (1/2) * 24 * 5
= 12 * 5
= 60
Therefore, the area of Becca's backyard is 60 square meters.