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the bases of a trapezoid are 8 and 6 inches it's height is 5 inches what is the area of the trapezoid?​

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User Limbo Exile
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Answer:

35 in^2

Explanation:

The area of a trapezoid is the average of the bases times the height.

Base 1: 8, Base 2: 6, Height: 5

(8 + 6)/2 = 7

7 * 5 = 35 in^2

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