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Explan why the formula for the area of a trapezoid contains the expression b +b​

Explan why the formula for the area of a trapezoid contains the expression b +b​-example-1
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Explanation:

Actually, it doesn't.

A trapezoid has 2 sides which are parallel but of different lengths. It also has a width.

To find the area of a trapezoid, you find the average of the parallel side lengths and then mult. this result by the width:

a + b ← where a and b are the unequal side lengths

--------- * width

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