Area of Trapezoids Worksheets - Free Printable

It looks like you've uploaded a worksheet titled "Trapezoid Area" that asks students to find the area of various trapezoids. Since I can't view images directly, I’ll guide you on how to solve this type of problem and explain the general method.

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🔷 How to Find the Area of a Trapezoid

The formula for the area of a trapezoid is:

$$
\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times (b_1 + b_2) \times h
$$

Where:
- $ b_1 $ and $ b_2 $ are the lengths of the two parallel bases (the top and bottom sides),
- $ h $ is the height (the perpendicular distance between the bases).

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✔ Step-by-step Instructions:

For each trapezoid in your worksheet:
1. Identify the two parallel sides (bases): label them $ b_1 $ and $ b_2 $.
2. Find the height ($ h $), which is the perpendicular distance between the bases — it's usually labeled or can be deduced from right angles.
3. Plug values into the formula:
$$
\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times (b_1 + b_2) \times h
$$
4. Calculate and write the answer in square units (e.g., in², cm²).

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🧩 Example Problem (Hypothetical):

Suppose one trapezoid has:
- $ b_1 = 8 $ in,
- $ b_2 = 12 $ in,
- $ h = 5 $ in,

Then:
$$
\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times (8 + 12) \times 5 = \frac{1}{2} \times 20 \times 5 = 50 \text{ in}^2
$$

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📌 Tips:

- Make sure the height is perpendicular to the bases.
- If a side is slanted, it's not the height unless marked as such.
- Units matter! Always include square units in your final answer.

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Since I can’t see your image, if you describe one of the trapezoids (e.g., base lengths and height), I can help calculate the area step by step!

Alternatively, if you can provide the dimensions from the worksheet, I’ll solve all of them for you.