Question

Write the formula for the area 

A
A
 of a trapezoid. Use
b
1
b1
and 
b
2
b2
for the lengths of the bases, and use 
h
h
for the height.

A=
A=
 
b. Solve the formula for 
h
h
.
h=
h=
 6
c. Use the new formula to find the height 
h
h
 of the trapezoid.

Answer 1

Answer:. A = (b1 +b2)/2 × h

Explanation:

The question gives the height of the trapezoid as 6. Without other values it is impossible to solve for anything else.

The formula can be rearranged to

2A/(b1+b2)=6

As if that solves for height.

Example:

A= (6+8)/2 × 6

A = 14/2 × 6

A = 7×6 A=42

" Solve for h". h = 6

2(42)/(6+8)=6

84/14 = 6