Area of a Trapezoid
Use the slider feature to view how a trapezoid can be transformed into a triangle. Answer the questions below.
What is the tradtional formula for the area of a trapezoid?
What is the traditional formula for the area of a triangle?
What connection can you see between the two bases used in the formula for a trapezoid and the base used in the formula for a triangle?
What is the area of the polygon?