Question

Jessica is building a patio in the shape of a trapezoid. The basses will be 6 inches and 8 inches. The height of the patio will be 3 inches Chelsea needs to know the area of the patio to buy the neccessary supplies. Find the area of the trapezoid patio

Answer 1

21 in²

Explanation:

Following the formula, you set it up as
`(3(6+8))/(2)`

Add 6 and 8

`(3(14))/(2)`

Multiply 3 and 14

`(42)/(2)`

Divide 42 by 2

21 in² = area of trapezoid patio