Question

How do I set this up?

Answer 1

Identify the length of both bases. The bases are the two Identify parallel sides of the trapezoid.

12 and 6 are our bases.

...Add the lengths of the bases.

12+6 = 18

..Multiply the sum of the lengths of the bases by the height. ...Divide the result by two.

18×5= 90
90÷2= 45

The area is 45.