Question

An isosceles trapezoid has base angles equal to 45 and bases of lengths 6 and 12. Find the area of the trapezoid.



27 sq. units

27√2 sq. units

27√3 sq. units

Answer 1

When you add the altitude into the trapezoid, I know that it will equal to a 45-45-90 triangle

Answer 2

@ganeshie8

Answer 3

I just don't know how to find the height

Answer 4

@thomaster

Answer 5

this is lil bit tricky... but not a tough one

Answer 6

are you familiar with the special triangle 45-45-90 ?

Answer 7

A little bit, just don't know the formula for how to find the long leg

Answer 8

Alright I have that on my paper