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The formula for the area of a trapezoid looks complicated...​

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​The formula explained...

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Step 1:

Add the bases.

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The bases are the 2 sides across from each other that are parallel. You should always add them first.​

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But you can solve it in 3 steps!​

Step 2:

Multiply the sum of the bases and the height.

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Take the answer you got when adding the bases and multiply it by the height.​

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But you can solve it in 3 steps!​

Step 3:

Divide the product by 2.

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We do this because the formula says 1/2. When I multiply by 1/2 it is the same as dividing by 2.​

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But you can solve it in 3 steps!​

​Step 1:

​Add the bases.

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​Step 2:

​Step 3:

Multiply the sum by the height.

Divide the product by 2.​