Question

Sense Jane
wants to find the area of the trapezoid. To find
the area of a trapezoid, add the two bases,
multiply by the height, then divide by 2. The
bases and height of the trapezoid are shown.
Represent the area of the trapezoid with a
numerical expression.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

First we find the average of 3m and 7m:  It is 10 m/2, or 5 m.

Multiplying this result by the height (3 m) results in 15 m^2.

This is the area of this particular trapezoid.