SOLUTION
What is the area of the trapezoid shown? Show your work.

Answer:
36
Step-by-step explanation:
To find the area of a trapezoid we will use the following formula
A = 1/2(b1 + b2)h
Lets substitute in 3 for base1, 6 for base2, and 8 for the height of the trapezoid
A = 1/2(3 + 6)8
Now, add the value of the bases together
A = 1/2(9)8
Then Multiply the bases value by 1/2
A = 4.5(8)
Finally, we multiply our value by 8, the height
A = 36
Which brings us to our answer, 36.