Question

Identify the area of the trapezoid.
6.4 m
5x m
12 m

Answer 1

`54.5m^2`

Explanation:

To find the area of a trapezoid we must use the formula, substitute the given values into the formula, and solve.

The formula for the area of a trapezoid:

`A=(a+b)/(2)h`
Substitute and solve:

`A=(a+b)/(2)h\\A=(5+12)/(2) *6.4\\5+12=17\\17/2=8.5\\8.5*6.4=54.4\\a=54.5`

Therefore the area of the given trapezoid is 54.5m^2.

I hope this helps.