How to figure out the area of a trapezoid?

Yes I know math sucks but whatever.... if the top was 2 cm, the bottom was 4 centimeters and the height is 6 cm. HELP PLEASE!How to figure out the area of a trapezoid?
im pretty sure its 1/2 (b1+b2)h





i think thats the formula.... you can always google it and they will tell you the correct formula! good luckHow to figure out the area of a trapezoid?
18 square centimeters.
it has been a while but I think the formula


is


[(top + bottom)height]/2


that is add the top and bottom


multiply that sum by the height


then divide that product by 2





yes that is correct


try the link below for a better explanation
I believe its base 1 + base 2 , then multiplied by the height and divided by 2. That's what got me through those types of problems in Geometry last year.
Go to this website





http://www.mathleague.com/help/geometry/鈥?/a>

freckles