Question

Jessica is building a patio in the shape of a trapezoid. The basses will be 6 inches and 8 inches. The height of the patio will be 3 inches Chelsea needs to know the area of the patio to buy the neccessary supplies. Find the area of the trapezoid patio

Answer 1

Answer:

21 in²

Step-by-step explanation:

Following the formula, you set it up as $\frac{3(6+8)}{2}$

Add 6 and 8

$\frac{3(14)}{2}$

Multiply 3 and 14

$\frac{42}{2}$

Divide 42 by 2

21 in² = area of trapezoid patio