# Math

The area of a trapezoid is 18sq. ft and the sum of its bases is 6 ft. Find the area of a square whose side is equal to the height of the trapezoid.

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1. A=[(a+b)/2]h

18 = 3h

6 = h

A of a square = s^2

A = 6 * 6

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