That's correct! A trapezoid is a quadrilateral (a four-sided figure) that has at least one pair of parallel sides. The two parallel sides are often referred to as the "bases" of the trapezoid, while the other two sides are called the "legs."
Trapezoids can vary in shape, and they can be classified into different types:
- Isosceles Trapezoid: This type has non-parallel sides (legs) that are equal in length, and the angles adjacent to each base are equal.
- Right Trapezoid: This type has two right angles.
- Scalene Trapezoid: This type has no sides that are the same length and no angles that are the same.
The area of a trapezoid can be calculated using the formula:
\[ \text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times (b_1 + b_2) \times h \]
where \( b_1 \) and \( b_2 \) are the lengths of the parallel sides, and \( h \) is the height (the distance between the two bases).