The area of a trapezoid is the average of the bases times the height, mathematically:
A=h(b1+b2)/2, in this case:
A=3(1.25ft(12in/ft)+14)/2
A=3(29)/2
A=43.5 in^2
Fido's dog must lose 1.17 pounds each month to reach healthier weight.
Step-by-step explanation:
Given,
Weight of fido's dog = 35 pounds
Time period = 6 months
Goal weight to reach = 28 or less pounds
Let,
m be the weight to be lose each month.
Weight of dog - Time period * Weight to lose each month ≤ Goal weight

Dividing both sides by -6

Fido's dog must lose 1.17 pounds each month to reach healthier weight.
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