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

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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Area of a Trapezoid - Concept Intro - From Rectangle Worksheet

Math worksheet on 'Area of a Trapezoid - Concept Intro - From Rectangle (Level 2)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Area Practice' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/area_practice/

An svg image showing a math problem

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

a $A LaTex expression showing 28\text{ft} to the power of 2$

b $A LaTex expression showing 21\text{ft} to the power of 2$

c $A LaTex expression showing 20\text{ft} to the power of 2$

d $A LaTex expression showing 47\text{ft} to the power of 2$

An svg image showing a math problem

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

a $A LaTex expression showing 26\text{km} to the power of 2$

b $A LaTex expression showing 21\text{km} to the power of 2$

c $A LaTex expression showing 10\text{km} to the power of 2$

d $A LaTex expression showing 19.1\text{km} to the power of 2$

e $A LaTex expression showing 23.3\text{km} to the power of 2$

An svg image showing a math problem

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

a $A LaTex expression showing 56\text{km} to the power of 2$

b $A LaTex expression showing 28\text{km} to the power of 2$

c $A LaTex expression showing 54\text{km} to the power of 2$

d $A LaTex expression showing 21\text{km} to the power of 2$

e $A LaTex expression showing 20\text{km} to the power of 2$

An svg image showing a math problem

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

a $A LaTex expression showing 36.5\text{km} to the power of 2$

b $A LaTex expression showing 15\text{km} to the power of 2$

c $A LaTex expression showing 28.6\text{km} to the power of 2$

d $A LaTex expression showing 21\text{km} to the power of 2$

An svg image showing a math problem

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

a $A LaTex expression showing 15\text{ft} to the power of 2$

b $A LaTex expression showing 21\text{ft} to the power of 2$

c $A LaTex expression showing 28.6\text{ft} to the power of 2$

d $A LaTex expression showing 35\text{ft} to the power of 2$

An svg image showing a math problem

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

a $A LaTex expression showing 26\text{cm} to the power of 2$

b $A LaTex expression showing 14\text{cm} to the power of 2$

c $A LaTex expression showing 21\text{cm} to the power of 2$

d $A LaTex expression showing 10\text{cm} to the power of 2$

e $A LaTex expression showing 6\text{cm} to the power of 2$

An svg image showing a math problem

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

a $A LaTex expression showing 21\text{ft} to the power of 2$

b $A LaTex expression showing 35\text{ft} to the power of 2$

c $A LaTex expression showing 15\text{ft} to the power of 2$