There is exactly 1 pair of parallel sides in the following shape. What is the area of the shape? The top base is 6. The bottom base is 8. The height is 5.
The shape you are describing is known as a trapezoid.
To find the area of a trapezoid, we use the formula:
Area = (Top base + Bottom base) x Height / 2
Plugging in the values given in the problem, we get:
Area = (6 + 8) x 5 / 2
Area = 7 x 5
Area = 35
Therefore, the area of the trapezoid is 35 square units.