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How can I find the area of this Trapezoid?

How can I find the area of this Trapezoid?-example-1

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Trapezoid area = ((sum of the bases) ÷ 2) • height
It seems we'll have to count the lines in the graphic to get those lengths.
top base = 5
bottom base = 10
height = 6

Trapezoid area = (11 / 2) * 6
Trapezoid area = 5.5 * 6
Trapezoid area = 33