To find the length of the base of the rectangle, we need to consider that the trapezoid has two parallel sides, one of length 6 feet and the other of length 14 feet.
Since the two sides of the trapezoid are parallel, we can create a rectangle by extending the shorter side to reach the longer side, creating a rectangle with a height of 6 feet and a length of 14 feet.
Therefore, the length of the base of the rectangle is 14 feet.
A designer wants to estimate the area of a trapezoid-shaped stage. Each square represents one square foot. The designer decides to find the area by composing a rectangle. What is the length of the base of the rectangle in feet?
6 height
14 length
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