Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
The area of a trapezoid is calculated using the formula:
A = [tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex] × (a+b) × h
where \( a \) and \( b \) are the lengths of the two parallel sides (bases), and \( h \) is the height (the perpendicular distance between the bases).
In your case, you provided three values: 2 in, 9 in, and 6 in. Assuming the bases are 9 in and 6 in, and the height is 2 in, you can plug these values into the formula:
A = [tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex] × (9 + 6) × 2
A = [tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex] × 15 × 2
A = 15
So, the area of the trapezoid is 15, square inches.
