To find the area of a trapezoid, we use the formula:
Area = (1/2)(sum of the bases)(height)
In this case, the bases are the sides of the trapezoid that are parallel to each other, which are the 3in and 5in sides. The height is the distance between the bases, which is the 4in side.
Using the formula:
Area = (1/2)(3in + 5in)(4in)
= (1/2)(8in)(4in)
= 4in * 4in
= 16in^2
Therefore, the area of the trapezoid is 16 square inches.
the area of the trapezoid that has 3in 4in and 5in
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