Question

The equation for finding the area of a trapezoid is a=1/2(b1 + b2)h ; solve for h. btw the answer is not D. Also please show work. thanks.

Answer 1

Hey there!!

Equation given : A = 1/2(b₁+b₂)h

Solve for h

First, let us divide by 1/2 on both sides

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

2A = (b₁+b₂)h

Divide by (b₁+b₂) on both sides

2A / b₁+b₂ = h

Hence, the option is ( B )

Hope it helps!