Question

Pls help im trying to find the area of this trapezoid

Answer 1

80

Explanation:

1st, the trapezoid is broken down into 3 figures meaning we find the area of each and then add them all up.

Triangle 1: (7 * 8)/2 = 28

Triangle 2: (7 * 8)/2 = 28

Rectangle: 3 * 8 = 24

28 + 28 + 24 = 80

Answer 2

Area of middle rectangle: 8 x 3 = 24
Area of both right triangles: (8x7)/2 = 28
24 + 28 + 28 = 80 units squared