The area of a trapezium (or trapezoid) is found by averaging the lengths of its two parallel sides (a and b) and multiplying by the perpendicular height (h), using the formula:
Formula
Area = ½ × (sum of parallel sides) × height
Area = ½ × (a + b) × h
Steps to Calculate
Identify the lengths of the two parallel sides (a and b) and the perpendicular height (h).
Add the lengths of the parallel sides (a + b).
Multiply the sum by the height (h).
Divide the result by 2 (or multiply by ½) to get the area.
The Pythagoras theorem asserts that in a right-angled triangle, the square of the hypotenuse's length (C) is equivalent to the combined sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides (A and B)
Pythagoras Theorem:
It states that in a right-angled triangle:
c = √(a² + b²)
where c is the hypotenuse, and a and b are the other two sides.
This formula helps calculate the length of the hypotenuse.
Two polygons are considered similar if and only if both of the following conditions are met:
All corresponding sides are proportional: The ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides must be the same for all pairs of sides. This constant ratio is called the scale factor.
All corresponding angles are equal (congruent): Each angle in one polygon must have the exact same measure as its corresponding angle in the other polygon.