How to find the perimeter of a trapezoid
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If a trapezoid has a height of 14, base lengths of 10 and 12, and side lengths of 13, what is its perimeter?
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Explanation
Use the formula for perimeter of a trapezoid:
Where is the perimeter,
and
are the lengths of the bases, and
is the length of the side.
In this case: