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A trapezoid and has an area of 45 square centimeters. If the base are 10 and 5 centimeters , what is the height of the trapezoid?

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Area of Trapezoid = (1/2)*(Sum of Parallels) * height

45 = (1/2)*(10 + 5) * h

45 = 1/2 * 15 * h

45 = 7.5 h

45 / 7.5 = h

6 = h

h = 6 Height is = 6 cm.
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