Thursday, April 19, 2012

How do we solve more complex area problems?

As for example:
 
  Example: 


                    
First you look at your trapezoid & write down the measurements for its bases & its height in order to find your area


Formula: A = 1/2 h (b1+b2)

lets say these were the measurements..

Base1: 3ft
Base2: 8ft
Height:5ft

Area: 1/2h(b1+b2)
Area: 1/2 x 5 (3+8)
Area: 1/2 x 5 (11)
Area: 1/2 x 55
Area: 27.5 ft squared



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