Copy of Trapezoid transformation to rectangle
- Author:
- Keri, Bill Lombard
Use the rotation slider to transform the trapezoid by rotation into a rectangle.
Adjust the width of the trapezoid by dragging on the corners.
Adjust the height of the trapezoid by using the slider.
How does the area of the trapezoid compare to the area of the rectangle?
What would the formula be for the area of the trapezoid based off of your findings to the previous question?
What do you think the equation of the median is?
What other equation could be used to find the area of a trapezoid?