Area of Parallaogram and Trapazolid question?

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Start date Mar 17, 2013
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In summary, the formula for finding the area of a parallelogram is base x height, while the formula for finding the area of a trapezoid is (base 1 + base 2) / 2 x height. These formulas are not interchangeable. To find the height of a parallelogram or a trapezoid, you can use the formula area / base. The Pythagorean theorem cannot be used to find the height of these shapes.

Mar 17, 2013

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1. What is the formula for finding the area of a parallelogram?

The formula for finding the area of a parallelogram is base x height, where base is the length of one side and height is the perpendicular distance between that side and the opposite side.

2. How do you find the area of a trapezoid?

The formula for finding the area of a trapezoid is (base 1 + base 2) / 2 x height, where base 1 and base 2 are the lengths of the parallel sides and height is the perpendicular distance between the two bases.

3. Can you use the same formula for finding the area of a parallelogram and a trapezoid?

No, the formula for finding the area of a parallelogram is different from the formula for finding the area of a trapezoid. While the formula for a parallelogram is base x height, the formula for a trapezoid is (base 1 + base 2) / 2 x height.

4. How do you find the height of a parallelogram or a trapezoid?

To find the height of a parallelogram or a trapezoid, you can use the formula area / base, where area is the given area of the shape and base is the length of one of the sides.

5. Can you use the Pythagorean theorem to find the height of a parallelogram or a trapezoid?

No, the Pythagorean theorem cannot be used to find the height of a parallelogram or a trapezoid. This theorem is used to find the length of the hypotenuse in a right triangle, and does not apply to other shapes such as parallelograms or trapezoids.