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How to Find the Area of a Trapezoid

1. Definition and Properties of a Trapezoid A trapezoid is a quadrilateral with only one pair of parallel sides. The parallel sides of a trapezoid are called the bases, and the non-parallel sides are called the legs. The height of a trapezoid is the perpendicular distance between its bases. Some important properties of a trapezoid include: The angles that are…