Display Title
Definition--Quadrilateral Concepts--Area of a Trapezoid
Display Title
Definition--Quadrilateral Concepts--Area of a Trapezoid
Area of a Trapezoid
Topic
Quadrilaterals
Definition
The area of a trapezoid is calculated using the formula
Description
The area of a trapezoid is a significant concept in geometry, with applications in fields such as architecture and engineering. The formula for calculating the area is
where b1 and b2 are the lengths of the parallel sides, and h h is the height. Understanding this concept is vital for solving real-world problems and is an important part of math education.
For a complete collection of terms related to Quadrilaterals click on this link: Quadrilaterals Collection.
| Common Core Standards | CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.G.B.3, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.G.B.4, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.G.A.1 |
|---|---|
| Grade Range | 3 - 8 |
| Curriculum Nodes |
Geometry • Quadrilaterals • Definition of a Quadrilateral |
| Copyright Year | 2021 |
| Keywords | quadrilateral, polygon, definitions, glossary term |
