How do I find the area of a trapezoid?

height times the (average of the bases)

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To find the area of a trapezoid, you will need to know the length of its two parallel sides (the bases) and its height. The formula for finding the area of a trapezoid is:

Area = (base1 + base2) / 2 * height

Here's how you can find the area step by step:

1. Measure the lengths of the two parallel sides (base1 and base2) of the trapezoid. Make sure the measurements are in the same unit (such as inches or centimeters).

2. Measure the height of the trapezoid. The height should be measured at a right angle to the base of the trapezoid.

3. Add the lengths of the two bases (base1 and base2) together.

4. Divide the sum of the two bases by 2.

5. Multiply the result from step 4 by the height of the trapezoid.

The final answer is the area of the trapezoid, which will be in square units (such as square inches or square centimeters).