geogebraexample_Michael
A Trapezoid is a 4-sided flat shape with a pair of parallel lines. move the lines to make a Trapezoid.
Move the points however you like, keep in mind a Trapezoid is different from a square.
find the area of the Trapezoid
Add each area of the two right triangles, and rectangle. Note , , and the sum of , your answer should be in terms of ,,.
The median line is a halfway between the two bases.
Move the line to where the median should be
Find the length of the median(). Hint, the median line lies half-way between the two bases. your answer should be in terms of ,,
What is the area of the Trapezoid above?