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Area of Trapezoids
Area of Trapezoids
While the shape of a trapezoid can be compared to the shape of a rectangle, the formula for the area of a trapezoid is quite similar to the formula for the area of a triangle. This simple geometry worksheet will help your students understand how the formula for the area of a trapezoid is derived. The thought provoking questions leading up to the derivation will also encourage students to exercise their problem solving and spatial reasoning skills.
