OpenStax, Prealgebra 2e §9.4 Use Properties of Rectangles, Triangles, and Trapezoids · Exercise 80 · Algebra · Algebra word problems

Use Properties of Rectangles, Triangles, and Trapezoids · Exercise 80

Solve using the properties of trapezoids.

Elena is knitting a scarf. The scarf will be shaped like a trapezoid with width $8$ inches and lengths $48.2$ inches and $56.2$ inches. What is the area of the scarf?

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OpenStax, Prealgebra 2e · §9.4 Use Properties of Rectangles, Triangles, and Trapezoids · Exercise 80

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