Calculate the area of the trapezoid and show your work 5 inches 8 inches 4 inches and 11 inches show all of the steps please

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Area of a trapezoid = (1/2) * (a + b) * h

a = 5 inches
b = 8 inches
h = 11 inches

Area of a trapezoid = (1/2) * (5 + 8) * 11

Area of a trapezoid = (1/2) * 13 * 11

Area of a trapezoid = (1/2) * 143

Area of a trapezoid = 71.5 inches