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Find the area of the hexagon.
A) 36 in2
B) 52 in2
C) 78 in2
D) 144 in2

Find the area of the hexagon. A) 36 in2 B) 52 in2 C) 78 in2 D) 144 in2-example-1

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Answer: C) 78 in2

Explanation:

The polygon is divided into two trapezoids with equal measurements.

Area of a trapezoid:

1

2

(b1 + b2)h

Since the area of the hexagon equals the area of two trapezoids with equal measurements, do not multiply by 1/2.

(b1 + b2)h

(10 + 16)3

26(3)

78 in2

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Answer:

Answer: C) 78 in2

Explanation:

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