# math

a trapezoid has bases of 15ft and 9ft and a height of 8ft find its area
A.95ft2
b.96ft2
c.97ft2
d.98ft2

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1. http://www.aaamath.com/g58_arx4.htm

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2. i still don't get it please explain

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3. What is the formula for the area of a trapezoid?

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4. Correct.

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5. area of a trapezoid:

a=1/2(b1+b2)h

a=1/2(15+9)8
a=96 ft2

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