Question

What is the term, coefficient, constant, and factor of 1/2(base1 + base2)h? (Formula used to find area of trapezoid)

Answer 1

i. Term =
`(b_(1)h )/(2)` +
`(b_(2)h )/(2)`

ii. Coefficient =
`(1)/(2)`

iii. Constant =
`(1)/(2)`

iv. Factor =
`(h)/(2)`

Explanation:

A trapezoid is a quadrilateral which has its base parallel to the opposite side. It's area can be determined by;

Area of trapezium =
`(1)/(2)` (
`b_(1)` +
`b_(2)`)h

Where
`b_(1)` is the measure of length of its fist base,
`b_(2)` is the measure of its second base and h is its height.

Considering the given question,

Term =
`(b_(1)h )/(2)` +
`(b_(2)h )/(2)`

Coefficient =
`(1)/(2)`

Constant =
`(1)/(2)`

Factor =
`(h)/(2)`