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The area of the trapezoid is 56 units². The top length is parallel to the bottom length. The top length is 10 units and bottom length is 6 units. How would I find the height?

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Dec 6, 2015

Area of trapezoid #=1/2(b_1+b_2)xxh#

Explanation:

Using the area formula and the values given in the problem ...

#56=1/2(10+6)xxh#

Now, solve for h ...

#h=7# units

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