Question

Find the area of the trapezoid

Answer 1

x² + 8x

Explanation:

→ Write down the formula for the area of a trapezoid

0.5 ( a + b ) × h

→ Substitute in the values

0.5 ( x + 10 + x + 6 ) × x

→ Simplify

0.5 ( 2x + 16 ) × x

→ Simplify again

x × ( x + 8 )

→ Evaluate

x² + 8x