Area of a Trapezoid - Concept Intro - From Rectangle (Level 2)

The math topic practiced here focuses on understanding and calculating the area of a trapezoid by representing it as an equivalent rectangle. Students learn how to determine the area by using the average of the lengths of the two parallel sides (bases) of the trapezoid, multiplied by its height. Questions involve multi-step calculations requiring simplification to compute the area, presented with various answer choices in each question. This progression enhances comprehension of how to simplify more complex geometric figures for easier area calculations. This topic serves as an introductory part of a broader unit on understanding geometric areas.

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Trapezoid - Concept Intro - From Rectangle

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Find the area of the trapezoid by simplifying it to the average-length rectangle shown

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Area of a Trapezoid - Concept Intro - From Rectangle Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Area of a Trapezoid - Concept Intro - From Rectangle (Level 2)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Area Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/area_intro/
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the trapezoid by simplifying it to the average-length rectangle shown
a A LaTex expression showing 28m to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 40m to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 20m to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 38.2m to the power of 2
e A LaTex expression showing 50m to the power of 2
f A LaTex expression showing 66m to the power of 2
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Find the area of the trapezoid by simplifying it to the average-length rectangle shown
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 8cm to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 64cm to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 26.7cm to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 10cm to the power of 2
e A LaTex expression showing 24cm to the power of 2
f A LaTex expression showing 29cm to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the trapezoid by simplifying it to the average-length rectangle shown
a A LaTex expression showing 77.8ft to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 35ft to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 28ft to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 20ft to the power of 2
e A LaTex expression showing 75ft to the power of 2
f A LaTex expression showing 24ft to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the trapezoid by simplifying it to the average-length rectangle shown
a A LaTex expression showing 21m to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 26m to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 19.1m to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 23.3m to the power of 2
e A LaTex expression showing 14m to the power of 2
f A LaTex expression showing 10m to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the trapezoid by simplifying it to the average-length rectangle shown
a A LaTex expression showing 75in to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 24in to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 66in to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 35in to the power of 2
e A LaTex expression showing 60in to the power of 2
f A LaTex expression showing 56in to the power of 2
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Find the area of the trapezoid by simplifying it to the average-length rectangle shown
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 26km to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 6km to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 14km to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 19.1km to the power of 2
e A LaTex expression showing 10km to the power of 2
f A LaTex expression showing 21km to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the trapezoid by simplifying it to the average-length rectangle shown
a A LaTex expression showing 22.2in to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 25in to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 10in to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 9in to the power of 2
e A LaTex expression showing 8in to the power of 2
f A LaTex expression showing 18.2in to the power of 2
Area of a Trapezoid - Concept Intro - From Rectangle (Level 2) - Mobius Math