Question

What is the term, coefficient, constant, and factor of 1/2(base1 + base2)h? (Formula used to find area of trapezoid)

Answer 1

Answer:

i. Term = $\frac{b_{1}h }{2}$ + $\frac{b_{2}h }{2}$

ii. Coefficient = $\frac{1}{2}$

iii. Constant = $\frac{1}{2}$

iv. Factor = $\frac{h}{2}$

Step-by-step explanation:

A trapezoid is a quadrilateral which has its base parallel to the opposite side. It's area can be determined by;

Area of trapezium = $\frac{1}{2}$ ($b_{1}$ + $b_{2}$)h

Where $b_{1}$ is the measure of length of its fist base,  $b_{2}$ is the measure of its second base and h is its height.

Considering the given question,

Term = $\frac{b_{1}h }{2}$ + $\frac{b_{2}h }{2}$

Coefficient = $\frac{1}{2}$

Constant = $\frac{1}{2}$

Factor = $\frac{h}{2}$