
Dictionary Definition
The Oxford English Dictionary defines a rectangle as "a quadrilateral figure having only two sides parallel."Parts of a Trapezoid
- The parallel sides of a trapezoid are called bases.
- The other sides of a trapezoid are called legs or lateral sides.
Properties of Trapezoids
- Only one pair of sides of a trapezoid is parallel.
The other pair of sides is not parallel.
The Perimeter of a Trapezoid
The perimeter of a trapezoid is given by the formula:
The Area of a Trapezoid
The area of a trapezoid is given by the formula:
how to find the area of a trapezoid
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Here is an interactive widget to help you learn about trapezoids.Trapezoid, Trapezium
The shape is called a trapezoid in North America. In English speaking countries outside North America, a trapezoid is called a trapezium.What's in a Name?
Trapezoid and trapezium come from the Greek word "trapezion" meaning 'little table'.A Trapezoid is a Polygon
A trapezoid is a type of polygon. A polygon is a 2-dimensional shape with straight sides. A trapezoid is an irregular polygon. Irregular polygons have different length sides and different angles.A Trapezoid is a Quadrilateral
A trapezoid is a quadrilateral. A trapezoid is a four-sided polygon. Parallelograms, rectangles and squares are also quadrilaterals.You might also like...
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