Area of Trapezoids

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What is a trapezoid?

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A trapezoid is a four-sided shape (quadrilateral) with at least one pair of parallel sides.

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What is the formula for the area of a trapezoid?

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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If a trapezoid has bases of 10 cm and 14 cm, and a height of 5 cm, what is its area?

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What are the bases of a trapezoid?

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The bases of a trapezoid are the two parallel sides.

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What is the height of a trapezoid?

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The height of a trapezoid is the perpendicular distance between the two bases.

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Calculate the area of a trapezoid with bases of 17 cm and 19 cm, and a height of 2 cm.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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Calculate the area of a trapezoid with bases of 12 m and 6 m, and a height of 5 m.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the significance of the height in calculating the area of a trapezoid?

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The height is crucial as it determines the vertical distance between the bases, affecting the overall area.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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If a trapezoid has a height of 4 inches and bases of 8 inches and 12 inches, what is its area?

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the area of a trapezoid with base one 5 inches, base two 3 inches, and a height of 9 inches?

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CCSS.6.G.A.1