How to find the perimeter of a trapezoid
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The bigger base length of a trapezoid is two times bigger than the smaller base length. Legs of the trapezoid have the same length of 
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Explanation
Like any polygon, the perimeter of a trapezoid is the total distance around the outside, i.e.
where 
Let 
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The perimeter of the following trapezoid is 
The following is given:
Find 
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Explanation
The perimeter of a trapezoid is equal to the sum of all of the sides, i.e.
where 
