A trapezoid with an area of 166.75 in has bases that measure 21 in and 8 in find the height of the trapezoid
Accepted Solution
A:
The formula for the area of a triangle is A= (a+b/2)•h. We substitute in the values we know to find h, which is the height:
•166.75= (21+8/2)•h. Add 21 and 8 so you can simplifying the fraction. •166.75= (29/2)•h. Divide 29 by 2. •166.75= 14.5h. Divide both sides by 14.5 so you can get h by itself. •h=11.5.