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This trapezium is drawn on a centimetre grid. Find the area of the trapezium. ​

This trapezium is drawn on a centimetre grid. Find the area of the trapezium. ​-example-1

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Answer:

A = 13 1/2 sq units

Explanation:

A(trapezoid) = 1/2·h·(b₁ + b₂)

b₁ = one of the bases

b₂ = the other base

the bases are the sides parallel to each other

the height is the number of units connecting the bases

A = 1/2(3)(3+6)

A = 3/2(9)

A = 27/2 or 13 1/2 sq units

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18cm^2. By using the formula 0.5(a+b) h
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