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What is the area of the trapezoid shown below

What is the area of the trapezoid shown below-example-1
User AlexStack
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Answer:

180

Explanation:

Start by solving the triangle. Use the pythagorian theorum to find the area.

A^2 + B^2 = C^2

7^2 + B^2 = 25^2

49 + B^2 = 625

B^2 = 576

B = 24

The area can then be found using A = (1/2)bh;

A = (1/2)(7)(24)

A = 84

Then find the area of the rectangle:

A = lh

A = (24)(4)

A = 96

And finally add the two areas together:

A = 84+96

A= 180

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