Question

directions: find the area of
1)
area = __________

Explanation:

Step1: Recall trapezoid area formula

The formula for the area of a trapezoid is $A=\frac{(b_1 + b_2)h}{2}$, where $b_1$ and $b_2$ are the lengths of the parallel - sides and $h$ is the height.

Step2: Identify values

Here, $b_1 = 8$ in, $b_2 = 4$ in, and $h = 6$ in.

Step3: Substitute values into formula

$A=\frac{(8 + 4)\times6}{2}=\frac{12\times6}{2}$.

Step4: Calculate

$\frac{12\times6}{2}=\frac{72}{2}=36$ square inches.

Answer:

36 square inches