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Explain in your own words how to find the area of a trapezoid.

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Answer:

To find the area of a trapezoid, multiply the sum of the bases (the parallel sides) by the height (the perpendicular distance between the bases), and then divide by 2.

Step-by-step explanation:

look at the sides as letters.

Explain in your own words how to find the area of a trapezoid.-example-1
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